Pace keeps getting better and better!

Surgery 08/02/07 First 5k Walked 09/09/07 58:27 -Pace 18:49 First 10k Walked 10/7/07 1:47:20 -Pace 17:16 First 10 Run/Walk 10/14/2007 1:19:31 -Pace 12:48 First 5k Run!Run!Run! 11/3/2007.....I ran the whole damn thing without stopping 37:16 - Pace 12:00 I hadn't even planned on running today. Was just going to walk it with the ladies I walk with, started out with a jog and then couldn't make myself stop when the rest did. My mom said "Go for it girl!" and I did. Have not made it 3.1 miles without stopping. Was training to run my first 5k on Thanksgiving day, guess I just did it a little early.  I was 3 months out on 11/3 (yesterday) and I am freakin' running a 5k with no problem....it still brings tears to my eyes. I think I was more excited finishing this than the 10k cause I had to stop and walk part of that. Today was about pushing myself that little bit further. May not seem like much to some but a whole hell of a lot to someone that could barely walk down the block 10 months ago. Liz  

The experts say that if you can run 5K then you can run a marathon.  All it takes is a little time to work up to it.  Not saying you have to, just that you can.  Just an idea. Congrats on what you have done thus far.  It is a tribute to your hard work.

Thanks Scott, I read your blog about the Disney Marathon you did and I couldn't help but think that one day I might try a marathon. What a horrible idea to put in my head! Liz

LIz, Simply amazing!  You are tearing it up.  I couldn't even think about running my first year.  You''ll do great on Thanksgiving.  Don't worry about the time, work at running all the way through.  Welcome to our crazy ranks!  People on this forum are doing amazing things. Rob

Thanks Rob! Get a ton of motivation from this board and everyones postings! Happy to be a part of such a motivated group that are kicking butt achieving our goals! Liz

Wow!! Thats is great!! I think all of us were in the same boat as you. A year ago I never would though I would be training for a marathon. Crazy how our lives have changed. It is very special!! Enjoy your moments of healthy living!!

Best wishes on your journey!!

Thanks Kevin

Great job, Liz!  There's no stopping you now ... you are addicted!  Do you have any more races you're going to sign up for? Deanna  :)

I think your right when you say I am addicted. Loving the feeling I get when I run!  Have a 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving planned Walking the Seattle 1/2 Marathon on November 25 and then the Jingle Bell Run in Seattle December 9 Keeping the momentum going!  Thanks, Liz