Turning 50 in March and just finished my first 5K! Ok, I'm hooked and have signed up for my second already.

[DeputySnipes]

Turning 50 in March and just finished my first 5K! Ok, I'm hooked and have signed up for my second already. I ran the first one at a slow pace of 14:25 per mile or 44:46.5. I'm almost 300 lbs. so this was a victory! On to better times and getting to and staying at a healthy weight.

[Miss_slinky Graduate]

amazing job - well done for taking that step and working on yourself! Glad you are proud of yourself- you really should be!! Keep going and honestly life will totally change for you. Firstly enjoy the process and secondly believe in yourself!

[DeputySnipes in reply to Miss_slinky]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind and supportive message.

[Cmoi Graduate]

Well done on your 5K DeputySnipes ! As well as this forum, you might be interested in the Bridge to 10K forum: healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[DeputySnipes in reply to Cmoi]

Thank you! I will check it out!

[T2runner Graduate]

I am looking forward to my first park run ( I need to finish C25k again first). It's nice to read your post. As for the weight, it proves whatever you are you can be a fitter you!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Head across to the Bridge to 10K.. .you sound as if you are on the way to new runs! Well done to you!