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I Ran A 5K!!!



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I have been working up to running non stop and I was able to do it! I had actually ran 3 miles straight at the gym a few days prior so I KNEW I had no excuse not to do it at this race. Prior to this I had been stopping at 1 mile but I knew that was my brain and not my body stopping me. I have another 5k this weekend and I can't wait to run that one too. By no means is this fast running but it is a start and I feel stronger and faster every week. If I can do this now it is exciting to imagine what I will be able to do with 50 more lbs off me!

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WHOO HOO! Go girl! It's ya birthday! Party like it's ya birthday! Celebrate it ALL! You've earned it!

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CONGRATS! That is a huge step and you really are showing insight when you point out the mental piece vs the physical piece regarding your training for the 5k - continue to draw on the power of your 5k... you RAN the WHOLE Way ... thats a big big deal ... Consistency and incremental increases will launch you to the next level... 30 seconds more : )

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You are my hero!! I have been such a slacker lately with regard to exercise. It is my goal to run a 5K at Thanksgiving time frame. I have to get back to the gym and you have given me some motivation to do so today. Thanks!!

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Congratulations, you rock!!!!

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Great job!!! What a testimony to perseverance!!!

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I love hearing news like this. What an accomplishment, and it sounds like you are learning a lot about yourself through the journey. Keep up the pace of good work. I'm sure you'll be telling us about the Tri-athalon you finished down the road, or the full marathon.

What do you see as the key to this success. Please share as I'd like to know what works.

Congratulations!!!

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Congratulations! Running a 5k is no joke. I walked one this past Saturday and I am still sore!!! Keep up the great work, you are a wonderful inspiration!

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Watch out! They are addictive! I have 2 scheduled this fall and am looking for more. I wouldn't mind running in the winter but it seems as though races aren't big at that time. Go figure. :-/ lol.

Congrats!

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Watch out! They are addictive! I have 2 scheduled this fall and am looking for more. I wouldn't mind running in the winter but it seems as though races aren't big at that time. Go figure. :-/ lol.

Congrats!

I already know what you mean! I had another one last week which was a blast! It was a color run :) I attached a picture of my husband and I AFTER the race!

Now I am already planning my next 3 races!

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Watch out! They are addictive! I have 2 scheduled this fall and am looking for more. I wouldn't mind running in the winter but it seems as though races aren't big at that time. Go figure. :-/ lol.

Congrats!

They are addictive! Running heals the soul too!

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Good for you!!!! My son and I are going to walk a 5k tomorrow. I totally agree with your statement about how successful we'll be as the weight comes off. Good luck to you on your next 5k.

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Congrats!!

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