Here's me, mid event and at the finish line!

Its taken 10 months to get to the point of running 10kms (although I dont look very fast in that first photo, lol). If I can do it ANYBODY can!

wow. grats! Had you ever run long distance before?

Nope, not really. I used to run a bit just for fitness and weight control when i was in my late teens, early 20's, but I dont think I ever went as far as 10kms - and I'd certainly never entered an event before this year. But they're really motivating, gives you something to work towards. In April I want to do a 15.2km Run for the Kids in Melbourne and after that, I want to do the half marathon in next years Melbourne Marathon, oh and the City to Surf in Sydney in August..... lol.

congrats!!! that is awesome!

Congratulations!! That's a lot to be proud of. :clap2:

Wow! congratulations jachut! you are my hero...I never would have thought that one day I could be running a marathon but if you can...then I can. You are a true inspiration.

:welldone2: becky

Jacqui you look awesome!! Congrats on finishing a challenging race.

How inspiring! My trainer and I just set a goal for me to run a 5K in the spring. I've been running for a few months, but am still really slow. My goal is to have a "presentable" time before agreeing to do the race. SO, that's what we are working on now! It's challenging but I feel SO good about my fitness level when I can run those miles!!! Who would have ever thought I'd be running??? You are truly an inspiration! Good for you!!!

Wow Jacqui, that is totally cool!!!! You must have a great feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction for doing that! I am super proud for you!!!!

Damn girl.

All my words were already written.

I feel pride for you, I can't imagine how it would feel, hope and jealousy (lol).

I'm proud to be you sister bandster.

edie

Thanks guys, its good to share your triumphs. I'd planned a 10km run for tonight, didnt feel like going (its hot in Melbourne) but when I read your words of encouragement I got my shoes on and headed out the door!

Congrats what an inspiration! That is my ultimate goal as well! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Jachut:

You made my day!!! You look wonderful!!!

Reading about your achievment :clap2: really inspires me to continue with my exercise program, THANK YOU!!!!!

(When I grow up I wanna be like Jachut !!!!! :high5:

that's awesome! congratulations!

?running?......on PURPOSE????

HAR!!!

Congratulations!!!!

I hear ya on that one Jack! I love to exercise but have always been envious of those runners! They just run and run and run.. then run some more... if only...

Oh, btw Jacqui Congrats! maybe one day I'll race ya

Jacqui,

I know I am late on this thread but YAY! I love your photos.

I personally think race photographers hide and grab shots of people when they are looking the most down and out. I do races that involve swims and I alway cringe at the ones of me tromping out of the Water in a swim cap. Guhross. And who in their right minds would buy a pic of themselves in a swim cap? LOL.

Anyway, your race photo is great and you look like a veteran!