I did it!

[Marathongirl 106]

Today I ran my first organized 5K! The Color Run DC. I ran the whole thing keeping my normal pace of 11:15-11:30. There was a huge hill too! I'm so proud of myself. This is definitely the first of many!

Edited September 29, 2014 by Marathongirl

[BloomingLotus 179]

Great job!

[esskay77 785]

That's awesome!!! Congratulations. How did you learn how to run? I'm just at the beginning stages of trying. You are a great inspiration.

[Marathongirl 106]

That's awesome!!! Congratulations. How did you learn how to run? I'm just at the beginning stages of trying. You are a great inspiration.

Thanks esskay! I've always liked running, but to get myself back into it, I would run for 1 min walk for 5 mins. Then I would just gradually increase my time. Im up to running 4 miles now. To me it's about distance and not speed.

[BloomingLotus 179]

@@esskay77 there are great interval training apps for running. I personally like the "couch to 5k" program (that app is 5k runner). It starts slow with minimal run and more walking. Each week it gradually ramps up. I have always been overweight so "running" has been impossible for me thus far, but I would use it for light/slow jogging. If a week was too hard, I would repeat weeks until I was better.

Even my shuffle jogging hurts a little too much right now, but I'm really looking forward to a color run myself! You're an inspiration!