Thank you all for replying to Jennifer M's post!!!
I definitely needed to hear everything that was said to her. I'm going to claim all that encouragement for myself! I have just started getting serious about fitness rather than just weight loss. I'm going to take the advice given her and sign up for my first 5k! Thank you all for being so encouraging and supportive!!
Welcome! There is room for everyone here!
Good luck with your 5K, let us know how you are doing! Those of us who have been around a while are very inspired with those just starting out - we know how tough it is!!
Good luck with your 5K, let us know how you are doing! Those of us who have been around a while are very inspired with those just starting out - we know how tough it is!!
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
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
I thought the responses to my thread were fantastic and super encouraging. I'm glad you took them to heart also.
Good luck on your 5k. I've been researching the ones in my area and have it narrowed down to 2 (one July 1st and one in September). I haven't decided yet. I was so out of touch with these things that i didn't even realize you had to sign up, that they cost money, or they normally benefit some sort of charity. I thought you just showed up and did it. Now I know better!
I wish you all the best!
Good luck on your 5k. I've been researching the ones in my area and have it narrowed down to 2 (one July 1st and one in September). I haven't decided yet. I was so out of touch with these things that i didn't even realize you had to sign up, that they cost money, or they normally benefit some sort of charity. I thought you just showed up and did it. Now I know better!
I wish you all the best!
Loving my new life! I'm ever so grateful...
Visit my weight loss blog at http://homeschoolblogger.com/gettingitgone/.
Includes 76lbs weight loss before surgery.
Visit my weight loss blog at http://homeschoolblogger.com/gettingitgone/.
Includes 76lbs weight loss before surgery.
Do the one in July and you will be more than ready for the one in Sept. On your first race if they offer a no timed option I would go for that, so you won't be sweating about what your time is.
Yeah they cost money but if you do enough of them you will get a nice supply of shirts to wear or make a Quilt out of. I think Dan has a quilt made from a bunch of race jerseys.
I try for at least 1 a month.
Yeah they cost money but if you do enough of them you will get a nice supply of shirts to wear or make a Quilt out of. I think Dan has a quilt made from a bunch of race jerseys.
I try for at least 1 a month.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
Welcome. It's always nice to have another fitness nut on board! 
Watch out though, it gets addicting once you do your first race.
Good luck with your 5K. Be sure to post a report.
Jan
Watch out though, it gets addicting once you do your first race.Good luck with your 5K. Be sure to post a report.
Jan
Bay to Breakers 12K May 15, 2011 (1:54:40) First 5K 5/23/11 (41:22)
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
Half Marathons: Napa: 7/18/10 (4:11:21) 7/17/11 (3:30:58) 7/15/12 (3:13:11.5)
SJ Rock and Roll: 10/2/10 (3:58:22) Run Surf City: 2/6/11 (3:19:54)
Diva: 5/6/12 (3:35:00)
HW/SW/CW 349/326/176
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein
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