I did it! My First 5K Race Report

Elisa K.
on 7/12/08 12:54 am - Lumberton, NJ

I did it!! I finished my first 5K run in 41:23! It's about what I had expected to run. My race was uneventful - I tried really hard to just pretend that I was running with my regular Saturday morning training group (I was training with a group from a local running store). Our coaches took us out to the race location a few weeks ago to run, so I was familar with the course.

I felt really good! My coaches, fellow training mates, and husband were all at the finish cheering me on - it really was quite special - I got a little teary-eyed.

I've truely been inspired by many on this board - thanks so much for your stories and encouragement!! I have signed up for 2 more races this summer, so I plan to keep running, and hopefully improving!

I've posted a few race pics in my profile - please feel free to check them out!!

kypdurran
on 7/12/08 8:30 am - Baton Rouge, LA

RNY on 03/22/06

Awesome! Congrats on your accomplishment. Before you know it you'll be signing up for your first marathon.

Chad

http://www.team464.com>

Elisa K.
on 7/12/08 9:53 am - Lumberton, NJ

RNY on 01/10/06

Thanks Chad!! Well, let me get a few 5k's under my belt before we start talking marathons - LOL!! The running store that sponsered the training will be doing a 10k training program in the spring. I plan to keep running, and completing that training next spring!! I honestly can't believe that I can run, that I like it, and that I actually completed a race!!

Deanna34
on 7/12/08 11:35 pm - Salem, OR

RNY on 05/09/06

Great job, Elisa!!! Your finish time was awesome!!! Isn't it such a huge sense of accomplishment??? You did it!!! Way to go! --Deanna :)

"Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid it will never begin."
--Grace Hansen

Weight lost: 140 pounds

Elisa K.
on 7/13/08 12:55 am - Lumberton, NJ

RNY on 01/10/06

Thank you so much Deanna!! Now that i know I can run the distance, I want to start working on improving my time. My next goal is to run my next race in under 40 minutes.

Scott William
on 7/13/08 12:43 am

RNY on 12/09/05

Aah - Ha! I told you there would be some tears. Awesome job!!!

Scott

Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681

4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!

Elisa K.
on 7/13/08 12:57 am - Lumberton, NJ

RNY on 01/10/06

Thanks Scott!! I actually started tearing up before the finish - our coaches were along the route cheering me on. It was an amazing experience. Honestly, I never thought I would run, and enjoy it!!