My First 5k - Nsv

[PdxMan 4,292]

Yesterday I ran my first 5K, something I would have never been able to do pre-sleeve. I've always enjoyed bicycling, elliptical machines and working out in general, but, because of my weight, my knees could not handle the stress of running. So, with the sleeve, I started running 2 months ago and signed up for the Jingle Bell Run in Portland, OR. The race was yesterday and I completed it!!!

Having never run a 5K (even during training) I didn't know what goal time to set for myself, so I extrapolated the distances I had run with times and figured if I could do it between 30 and 32 minutes, I would be happy. First goal, though was to actually run the whole thing and not stop and walk at any point. I was able to do that but when I crossed the finish line, my time was 26 minutes, 23 seconds!!! I was like HUH?! Did I just do that?

There were over 4,000 runners/walkers. After the results were posted, I finished 400th overall, 228th man and 22nd for M45-49.

I think I may have found my next additiction!!

[favoredone 590]

WOW!! Congrats! That's an awesome NSV!!! Great job!

[IslandGrrl 11]

Great job!

[Loooou 30]

WAY TOOO GOOOO! I am a passionate runner!! and I know how it feels:) SO I am truly saluting you for getting ur time under 30 mins in just 2 month training:)) and for crossing the finish line thats the ultimate prize:)))

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Fabulous!!! I admit, running is very addicting. Congrats on your first run, and especially for logging amazing times! Wow!!

[goldenraisin214 142]

Wow, Pdxman--that is an awesome accomplishment! my husband has recently become a running addict, and I look forward to being able to join him post op--keep it up!

[Amanda131 214]

How awesome! And, under 30 minutes? Ridiculously awesome! I am training for a 1/2 marathon in January so I am deep into my running love affair. I just completed my first ten miler. Whoop! Fair warning: It's starts with a 5K and the next thing you know you're contemplating a marathon!

If you are social and like running, look for a running club in your area. It is so fun to run with others!

Amanda

[longer-life 139]

What an awesome addiction! Congratulations!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

That is awesome! Congrats! Maybe that will be on my New Year's list

[fern 195]

Fantastic!!!! I'm jealous ; )

I'm signed up for a 1/2 in February and I couldn't get a 5k race in beforehand even though I reaaallly wanted to

[wishes 125]

I hope I can say something half as awesome in March when I complete my 5k.