I appreciated you saying “I hated every minute” of the race. I felt the same way during my first 5K. You inspired me to sign up and work toward the next race in a few months.
You narrated my experience almost to a T with some exceptions. I am new to running and my city held its first half marathon with a 5k and also a 1mile fun run. I signed myself, gf and our 8 year old up. We got shirts and a finish metal and while it was only a mile it was definitely fun. Seeing all of the experienced runners can feel intimidating but even for us 1 mile runners people were still cheering and there were a lot of noobies participating. I actually enjoyed the run though i walked and jogged it but i signed us all up for a 5k Christmas light run this December. My son likes the idea of getting a shirt and medal. It was a really cool environment, a new experience in that community and I hope to eventually really enjoy and make running part of my lifestyle. I want to experience the runners high 😂.. At the end of the day your time was still faster than the people who didn't get off the couch and that's what matters.
How spectacular! I've never run a 5k however have walked several. I understand the camaraderie you experienced when I did the Susan G. Komen for the Cure walk. So glad you're motivated to do another "race". Good luck breaking your record!!
You're a natural storyteller - I'm actually getting emotional with pride as you're describing the race! I haven't done a 5k yet, but now I'm really looking forward to getting out there.
Hello! I started C25K a couple of weeks ago. I have been on the same position as you, being not a sporty type for my whole life. I have had to repeat week 4 plenty of days, the day I run 4 straight minutes TWICE it felt so good. And then on the follow up run I couldn’t run more than 8 minutes in total. So I’m back to 2 minutes runx2 and 3 minutes runx2, until I feel well again. And I felt frustrated. But today I woke up at 6AM, and decided to go for a run after a week since my failure. And it was hard, but I did it! And that motivated me again. And watching your video. Thanks for the honesty, I really feel seen!
I just did my first 5k this past Monday and I didn't run all of it either, but I finished! You got off the couch and you did it so congratulations for finishing!
Great video and you are a inspiration. I also am asthmatic and am on week 5 of the 5k challenge. Like you the hardest part I find is motivation , but I shall take a leaf out of your book and book myself a 5k event to give myself a target. Look forward to your next 5k video 👍
So much of this resonates with me! My first 5K (post high-school) was in October, then another at the end of October, then again in November, and now I've got one coming up in December. It's addicting.
I appreciated you saying “I hated every minute” of the race. I felt the same way during my first 5K. You inspired me to sign up and work toward the next race in a few months.
You narrated my experience almost to a T with some exceptions. I am new to running and my city held its first half marathon with a 5k and also a 1mile fun run. I signed myself, gf and our 8 year old up. We got shirts and a finish metal and while it was only a mile it was definitely fun. Seeing all of the experienced runners can feel intimidating but even for us 1 mile runners people were still cheering and there were a lot of noobies participating.
I actually enjoyed the run though i walked and jogged it but i signed us all up for a 5k Christmas light run this December. My son likes the idea of getting a shirt and medal.
It was a really cool environment, a new experience in that community and I hope to eventually really enjoy and make running part of my lifestyle. I want to experience the runners high 😂..
At the end of the day your time was still faster than the people who didn't get off the couch and that's what matters.
I know the feeling of showing up to a race and seeing what I considered "real runners." But that's how it starts! Nice signing up for another race!!
It was definitely a little intimidating! But I'm glad I did it anyway! Thanks for watching! 🏃♀️
I applaus you. This story is so strong and you are so right. I hope you are still moving along in your running
How spectacular! I've never run a 5k however have walked several. I understand the camaraderie you experienced when I did the Susan G. Komen for the Cure walk. So glad you're motivated to do another "race". Good luck breaking your record!!
Thank you! 🏃♀️
You're a natural storyteller - I'm actually getting emotional with pride as you're describing the race! I haven't done a 5k yet, but now I'm really looking forward to getting out there.
Thank you so much for the sweet comment!! Please let me know how your 5K goes!
Hello!
I started C25K a couple of weeks ago. I have been on the same position as you, being not a sporty type for my whole life. I have had to repeat week 4 plenty of days, the day I run 4 straight minutes TWICE it felt so good. And then on the follow up run I couldn’t run more than 8 minutes in total. So I’m back to 2 minutes runx2 and 3 minutes runx2, until I feel well again. And I felt frustrated. But today I woke up at 6AM, and decided to go for a run after a week since my failure. And it was hard, but I did it! And that motivated me again. And watching your video. Thanks for the honesty, I really feel seen!
I am so glad that you are sticking with it! Don't be discouraged by set-backs! You can do it!
This is the most relatable video ever! I am starting C25K next week and I'm going to try and have your mentality about it when training
thank you! I not a fan of running a "long" distance either. Thanks for sharing!! hope you keep running and walking!!
Thanks for watching!!
I just did my first 5k this past Monday and I didn't run all of it either, but I finished! You got off the couch and you did it so congratulations for finishing!
Congratulations to you as well!!! 🎉
Great video and you are a inspiration. I also am asthmatic and am on week 5 of the 5k challenge. Like you the hardest part I find is motivation , but I shall take a leaf out of your book and book myself a 5k event to give myself a target. Look forward to your next 5k video 👍
Thank you so much for watching! Booking a 5K is a great idea! Let me know how it goes!!
You legend! A fantastic achievement:)
Thank you so much! 🥰 Have you done a 5K?
So much of this resonates with me! My first 5K (post high-school) was in October, then another at the end of October, then again in November, and now I've got one coming up in December. It's addicting.
Lovely video and thanks for sharing your experience
Only humans can go "I hated every moment of this. I wanna do it again!"
I think the majority of recreational runners are competing against themselves. As long as you are challenged and motivated, go have fun!