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finished my first 5K run!!

gbaser Posts: 52 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/05/13, 12:01 AM hello everyone: after 8 weeks of training on the treadmill. I finally competed in a 5K run and finished it in 36 minutes. I thought I was going to run it in 32 min, but I had so mcuh abdominal pain because I was sick that day, I was even shocked I finished it. it is such a great feeling.. 10 weeks ago I couldn't jog for 10 minutes on the treadmill, it is amazing how the human body improves and enjoys improving... gokce
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/05/13, 01:18 AM Congratulations!!!! It feels great to see the changings and you can be proud of yourself!!! Now when is the 10K? (o; -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
t-babe Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/02/20	2003/05/13, 02:42 AM Congratulations on your achievement. Great improvement in 10 weeks, see what the next 10 brings!
drio Posts: 288 Joined: 2003/04/22	2003/05/13, 08:15 AM Congratulations! Keep up the good work! -------------- Dont wait! Procrastinate NOW! =)
sypress Posts: 192 Joined: 2003/04/13	2003/05/13, 09:42 AM Congrats! Keep up the great work! Im hoping to incorporate running into my routine down the line as well!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/05/13, 09:45 AM Congratulations to you!! So great to hear these inspiring stories! gbaser, feel very proud of your acheivement! You have accomplished an awesome thing. Keep up the great work. -------------- As far as genetics go, the skies the limit. You are limited only by your mental perception of it. Ron
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2003/05/13, 11:01 AM awesome job gbaser!!! gosh i miss those days. I can imagine what an awesome feeling that was for you to complete a race, who cares at what speed you ran, you reached the finish line and that is all that matters!! good for you! -------------- Bettia.... The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
gbaser Posts: 52 Joined: 2003/02/18	2003/05/13, 08:34 PM thanks so much for your comments. today I figured that from my house to my work it is 3 miles, I think instead of driving I will run to work for once or twice a week and get ready for 10K while I will increase my speed for 5K... it was such a good feeling to finish the race...and I knew that if i didn't train for 10 weeks I wouldn't be able to finish it. this means that there is change, although I still have not lost all the fat that I wanted to... thanks again for all your support gokce
jefado Posts: 443 Joined: 2003/04/03	2003/05/14, 07:56 AM Go Go gokce! Go for that 10K <smile>!
coolnick Posts: 55 Joined: 2003/03/24	2003/05/14, 10:37 AM Good Job gbaser.
kirby00 Posts: 238 Joined: 2002/11/05	2003/05/14, 01:14 PM Awesome work. Congratulations!!! You know, feeling sick to your stomach isn't too surprising to hear. Races, even if you're just being competitive with yourself, are stressful. Notice all the people running in and out of the port-a-potties right before the start? Yeah. Hopefully you'll be a little more relaxed next time. Good luck with running to work - that's a great idea! -Krb
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2003/05/14, 04:47 PM That's fantastic! Great role model. -------------- .o0 Arnold 0o...o0 theaustrianoak@hotmail.com 0o.
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/05/14, 05:26 PM Congrats on your great finish. -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!!
Ogun Posts: 559 Joined: 2002/08/11	2003/05/14, 05:33 PM you ROCK! -------------- --There are no versions of the truth.-- Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II
Lynhira Posts: 26 Joined: 2003/03/27	2003/05/15, 10:02 PM Great job Gbaser. The human body is truely amazing!
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/05/17, 01:48 AM Hmmm I just have to tell you this one; I was terrible excited yesterday (o; so to calm down I went out for a run. Well I manage to do 5.5K in only 29 mins!!! No I have never ever run that fast before but I was actually quite proud of myself afterwards....... Oh I can feel it in my legs this morning....... -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.