I wasn't last!

Completed my first 5K today.  I did break down and walk at three separate times.  The first break came at only 15 minutes.  :(   I was hoping to get through 30 minutes of running (at least) then walk it home.  Oh well, next time...  I don't even know what my time was because I'm not sure where the finish line was!  We started and ended on a high school track.  At one point there were balloons attached to the fence, then beyond that the clock, then beyond that the school's colors (flags).  Anyway, I know it was under 49 minutes -- I think around 48.40-ish.  My goal was 45.  I'm registered for a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.  I've got work to do, but am ok with where I am at (for now).
    -margaret

Completing the 5K is a HUGE deal.  There will be other races to worry about improving your record.  Major kudos for reaching this milestone!  :)

Thank you!   I appreciate your kinds words.  Just love the support and encouragment we give and receive on this board.  Sweet!  -margaret

Margaret,

I was thinking about you so much today!  I think you did fantastic!  So much better than i ever could! Congratulations.

Kathy

Kathy, thank you so much!  I hope all is going well with you, too!  We'll do one of these together one day.  Sooner than you think!  :)  -margaret

Now you have your PR!  So you have a challenge for your next event.  Good start and finish,
Rob

You are right about that, Rob!  I want to take my weekend training to the course because it has more elevation changes than my neighborhood does.  Thank you for the support and encouragement.  :)  -margaret

I think that is great! Kudos for finishing your first, I know there will many more to follow!!!

A scary thought, but I do believe you are right!  Thank you.  I really look up to those of you who are so far ahead of me, but who have been where I am now.  Truly inspiring.  :)  Thanks for being so encouraging for the newbies!  -margaret

 Congrats on your first 5k.  I just done my first a couple weeks ago, and now have done 2 with another today.  Just think how far you have come and that will always give you a little extra kick at the end.

ROY