5K,
I am absolutely proud of myself and still slightly in shock that I ran 3.1 miles! I have never been an athlete. I danced but was never that good at it. I played softball but was given "Most Spirited Player." Gym class was my least favorite class ever.
The Anti-Athlete Ran a 5K!!!
I am absolutely proud of myself and still slightly in shock that I ran 3.1 miles! I have never been an athlete. I danced but was never that good at it. I played softball but was given "Most Spirited Player." Gym class was my least favorite class ever.I remember having to run the mandatory mile
in gym class and I once intentionally tripped over a cone to get out of running the mile.
Pretty sure up until I ran the 5K my dads proudest moment was the pop fly I caught once during softball. To this day, I think I was shielding my eyes when the ball fell into my mitt! I am pretty sure I got the point across that I was very much a non-athlete.
My big sister Sara started running a few years ago. I got to go and support her when she ran her first 5K and I think her second. It was so very inspiring and I kept thinking, "I will never achieve something like this." Last year something clicked for me and I decided I wanted to work towards that accomplishment. I started doing Couch to 5K that my sister recommended for me.
At Sara's first 5K!!
If interested, check it out here: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
I started running and was so stoked when I was able to run 20 minutes and my confidence was so high! I even registered for my first 5K! Then a few days later I started having terrible
stomach pains and ended up having to get my gall bladder removed. After the surgery I couldn't exercise for 4 weeks. Once I recovered and could run again, any progress I had made was gone. I was beyond frustrated and gave up.
A couple of months ago I finally got back the ambition to give the 5K another shot. I started Couch to 5K again and slowly worked my way up to running the 3.1 miles. I registered for the run with my sister Sara. It kept me motivated and working out. The day of the 5K, my confidence still was low and I did not think I could do it. Having my sister by my side, I felt like I could do it. The run started out great. I felt good. Right before mile 2 there was a terrible hill. I had been training on a treadmill so I did not think I could do it. I ended up probably walking a minute.
I didn't think I was going to finish but I did!!!! My best time on the treadmill was 49 minutes.
When I turned the corner and saw the finish line and that I finish in under 45 minutes I took off. I crossed the finished like at 43:05!!!! One of the best feelings ever and will be doing it again May 12! Hopefully not walking that time!!
Crossing the finish line baby!!!
Sara and I after the run!
With my husband who came out to support me!
you've accomplished my recent goal for myself! thanks for inspiring me to keep pushing! hopefully I'll get there just like you! :)
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