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I did it. I ran the Plano Balloon Festival 5K this morning and accomplished both of my goals. I ran the whole thing without stopping to walk (goal number 1), and I finished it in under 35 minutes (goal number 2). My official time was 34:27:55 and I came in 299 out of 1000 runners. My average speed was 5.5 mph.

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Great Job. I am working up to my first one. I cannot wait to accomplish it.

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:o OMG!! What an inspirational story. YOU have inspired us all!! Congrats on your milestones. FANTASTIC!! :P:D:lol: :wub:

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I did it. I ran the Plano Balloon Festival 5K this morning and accomplished both of my goals. I ran the whole thing without stopping to walk (goal number 1), and I finished it in under 35 minutes (goal number 2). My official time was 34:27:55 and I came in 299 out of 1000 runners. My average speed was 5.5 mph.

What are the workout routines that you do when doing cardio? And for strength as well? Yep, I'm taking notes :rolleyes::D

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Congratulations. Very inspiring indeed.

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Congrats! I just completed my day 1 week 1 on Ease into 5K app. You inspire me to continue..I'll get there too!

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Way to go!! Under 35 minutes is way impressive!

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Congrats!!! I just did my first 5K two weeks ago as well...used the Couch to 5K program...and finished in 32:09! Keep it up! I'm gonna work on the Bridge to 10K program now! I want to eventually run a marathon!

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Awesome job. I'm so happy for u. What an accomplishment. :)

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Yay!!!! Congrats!!! Feels great, I'm sure!! I can't wait til I can start jogging again. Maybe one day I'll be able to do a 5k :)

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