My 1st 5k

nate2009
on 4/25/10 11:01 pm - Lebanon, OH

Saturday was my 1st 5k. I woke up with some stomach issues so I didn't get to warm up and only had about 5 minutes to stretch. I finished in 28:50 which was not where I wanted to be. I was hoping for around 27. I finished 29 overall of 150 and 2nd in my age group. I am very satisfied though knowing 9 months ago I was 350 pounds and wouldn't have been able to walk it in a full day. I also won a door prize for a $100 gift certificate to a local running store. I posted a few pics on my page if you want to check them out.

No longer about weight , it's all about living.

DANCBJAMMIN
on 4/25/10 11:17 pm - Fort Worth, TX

RNY on 01/14/08

Great job Nate! Congrats on getting your first race under your belt. Don't worry my friend, the way you train, your times will progress quickly. Again, well done!

Your Friend In Health & Sport,

Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
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Sue M.
on 4/25/10 11:19 pm - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

Congrats! Now you have an official time to work off of! The big picture is amazing... 9 months and a lifetime ago. GO YOU!

Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.

First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash

mcarthur01
on 4/25/10 11:26 pm - Cumming, GA

RNY on 10/30/08

that's awesome... i finished my first 5k last may with a time in the 28's as well! keep up the great work and know that that is a great first 5k time.

Where are we going?? And why am I in this handbasket??

right now. somewhere. somebody is working harder than you.

niffer1283
on 4/25/10 11:40 pm - Richmond, IN

Way to go, Nate! Sounds like you did great to me!

Jenny

He is ill clothed that is bare of virtue. ~~ Benjamin Franklin

RNY 05/29/2008 http://www.jensgyrations.blogspot.com

Scott William
on 4/25/10 11:40 pm

RNY on 12/09/05

For the first your time is irrelevant. Awesome job and keep up the fantastic work! It takes a while to learn how to race and with your conditioning youir times will come down.

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!