First 5K!

[BlackCountryLee]

Well after completing the programme (twice!) this morning I finally did it. 5K ran without stopping. An extremely modest time of 36:43 but I really do not care one bit. Couldn’t have done it without the inspiration and advice from the lovely bunch of folk here. Feeling blessed. Another period of consolidation I think and then on towards working my way up to 10K.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Excellent!

Feels great to get that first 5k 🙂👍

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

It sure does pal - hope you're close to getting the trainers back on yourself 👍

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done you! A very good time too!

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Cheers Oldfloss

[Queenwaxer]

We'll done, that's fantastic

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Queenwaxer]

Thanks

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

A big congratulations to you BlackCountryLee on completing your first 5k in a very good time of 36.43, I bet you are very proud of yourself, if you wish sign on at your nearest parkrun, at a parkrun you will be welcomed and probably be able to run a 5K sub 35 minutes.

[BlackCountryLee Graduate]

Thanks! I might well go and do my first parkrun on Saturday morning!

[backintime Graduate]

Congrats - that's a great time! My first 5k was way longer than that!

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to backintime]

Thanks so much. I'm still amazed nearly a year in that I'm still loving it, and that I feel down if there's a situation that prevents me from running.

[backintime Graduate in reply to BlackCountryLee]

I feel guilty if I can't/don't run

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to backintime]

So do I lol.

[Cbll Graduate]

congratulations, you did it🎉💪🥳

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Cbll]

thanks! 😊

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate]

🙌🙌 That’s bostin! That first 5k is soooo sweet. Wishing you many more!

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Aww thanks matey 👍🏻😊

[chrisl72 Graduate]

Congratulations - undoubtedly the first of many!

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to chrisl72]

Cheers Chris!

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Fantastic news! Another milestone for you. It’s a great distance to be able to do. Even now I’m able to run for much further (injury permitting!), every time 5k comes up on my watch it feels special. Congratulations! 🏃‍♀️🏅💪❤️

When you’re ready, come and join us on Bridge to 10k …

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto10k

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Already lurking in there MissUnderstanding lol. Reading all the tips and advice 😊

[Teaching]

Congratulations!

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Teaching]

thanks 😊

[MrBassmanjazz Graduate]

(I've not beaten 37.04 yet)

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

Not really worried about speed myself either mate. Just happy I’m doing something a year ago I wouldn’t have imagined

[MrBassmanjazz Graduate in reply to BlackCountryLee]

Same. Just happy to have found the joy. (Previous concientious objector)

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to MrBassmanjazz]

Same here mate. Used to see folk out for a run and say “how can anyone enjoy that”. Now I know

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

woo hoo!!!! Fantastic…congratulations BlackCountryLee …excellent work..and that’s a very respectable time indeed 💪🏃‍♂️

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thanks for the kind words 😊👍🏻