Finally ran 5K

[Yogamaz]

I graduated C25K at the end of June but couldn't run anywhere near 5K. Well today I finally competed 5K for the first time in my life. It was very warm and I ran very slow (it took me nearly 48 mins to complete) but I did it and I am thrilled. When I started on 1st April I could barely manage 60 seconds. I never thought I was capable of doing this. Thank you to all you amazing people for inspiring me!!!

[damienair Graduate]

Congratulations and very well done on your first 5K. First of many.

Damien

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Congratulations on completing your first 5k, well done, through time you will achieve a sub 45 minutes 5k, but just take all the runs slowly and and most of all enjoy your runs. 🏃 😊 👍

[Vintage61 Graduate]

Amazing!!! Flippin well done 👍🏻 I’m still trying to run a full 5k...but it’s getting closer 🏃🏻‍♀️🤞🏃🏻‍♀️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done... many folk never forget their first 5K! Where is your running going to take you now I wonder?

[Yogamaz Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you. I am aiming to run the Bournemouth 10K in October for Alzheimers. Hopefully I can get to 10k by then in a reasonable time!!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Yogamaz]

Head across to Bridge to 10K...another round of Magic 10 will be starting soon

[Yogamaz Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Will definitely do that. Thank you.

[AnnaHod Graduate]

Well done, that’s fantastic! Not surprised you’re thrilled, I would be too, I find it really difficult running in the heat- I only managed to do 20-30 mins when we had warmer weather.

Xx

[BarbieW Graduate]

Well done on your first 5k, a great achievement. As always, the mantra on here is slow and steady. You did it!

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Well done, it just shows what you are capable of when you put the effort in 😊

[Cally73 Graduate]

Well done! It’s such a good feeling to know you have done it! 5k is 5k regardless of time. Your time will gradually come down. Keep up the good work 👏👏👏

[Granspeed Graduate]

🎉👏🏼🎉 Well done. Always remember: a slow 5K is just the same length as a fast 5k, and just as good for you! 😊 Welcome to the team of tortoises and snails. 👍😄

Ha - just looked at the map and realised you must live near me. Lovely route! See you sometime. 😎

[Yogamaz Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Do you live in Lymington? Have you ever done the park run there? I am considering doing it but fear I am too slow at the moment!!! It is a 5 min walk from my house so would be perfect if I was brave enough 😀

[Oldgirlruns Graduate in reply to Yogamaz]

Don’t worry about your speed Yogamaz - you can walk or run and the tail walker will always be behind you! Go, enjoy Parkrun!

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to Yogamaz]

Yes, Lymington indeed. I once trotted round the Parkrun course on my own but haven’t ventured anywhere yet with a big group. Might be up for it in the autumn! 😄🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️ Our times are similar so maybe we should meet up for a practice.

[Yogamaz Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

That would be great. Perhaps we can do the first park run together!

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to Yogamaz]

Sounds good. When I figure out how to pm from this site, I’ll message you. Or do you know how to do that?

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

That’s fabulous ! Well done you 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️ Enjoy those well deserved endorphins 😄

[Yogamaz Graduate]

Thank you for all your comments and support. It really helps to keep me motivated!

[crainer]

Well done that is amazing 😉👍👍👍👍👍👍

[Belushi Graduate]

A fantastic achievement. Physically and mentally to stick at it for 5K is great, I find the battle of not stopping is in my mind rather than my legs.

[Run46 Graduate]

That's brilliant, well done you...it's a fab feeling isn't it! And addictive, am sure it was your 1st of many 👏👍😁

[Dalmorangie Graduate]

Awesome!! 👏👏👏👏 to you!

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Congratulations and very well done! Check out your pace!

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

Well done! 🎉🎉🎉

[limberlou Graduate]

Wow!! Well done !! I remember how that felt when I did it last year. I bet you are grinning for the rest of the day 🏃‍♀️🎉

[Larrykat Graduate]

Congratulations on your first 5k. I found once the I achieved my first one, it was addictive, the need to try again and to improve my time, I am still slow but gradually getting faster. I would not give up my running for anything, I hope you are similarly hooked and have many more good runs.

[TheTaffSnail Graduate]

Well done and when you look back at how far you've come it's an amazing achievement. I did my first 5km at a parkrun after graduating and I burst into tears with the emotion. Try a parkrun I think you'll love it and everyone is so supportive.

[Patlesv]

Brilliant! The first 5k is really memorable. I only graduated fairly recently and thought I would never actually complete 5k but managed to on my second parkrun, with some of the grandkids who shot round with their parents far quicker than me. Still, I shall remember it - probably the first time I have ever run 5k without stopping in my 66 years!! Keep it up - it does become easier and you do get quicker (eventually!!😀😀)

[JuniperC]

Well done you! I haven’t run for two months and am starting all over again from tomorrow. Dreading it as I hate stretching beforehand but have to so not to get shin splints.

[Knitruntalk Graduate]

Well done not just on 5k but running for over 40 minutes. I graduated earlier this year and occasionally manage a slow parkrun. I keep telling myself that I am exercising more than those who sprint round. I found focusing on the duration rather than speed or distance is what got me through c25k, so I am sticking with that philosophy. Just enjoy being able to run continuously for over 30 minutes.

[Yogamaz Graduate in reply to Knitruntalk]

Thanks. I am definitely sticking to time over distance for now!!!

[Walk2Run Graduate]

Congratulations. It really is the best feeling ever isn’t it? It’s a massive boat to self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing. You’ve done this yourself - maybe with the support of others - but you’ve gone out every time, you’ve felt the pain, you’ve been thirsty and out of breath but ... you’ve persevered each and every time and you’re success really is all down to you. Tell everyone, shout it out. You deserve kudos from everyone.

[ItstheMarchHare Graduate]

Congratulations!🏅🏅🏅