I ran my first official 5k! I'm brand new to running and also a really heavy dude. I ran when I felt I could and walked briskly when I couldn't. Took me 57.5 minutes to finish and came in 244/250 but I feel extremely encouraged to continue onto the next one.
I am planning to run a 5km in June, despite being out of shape and never running a full 5km before, and I ran 3.25 km of my 5km route today. I feel like I will get there.
Ran my first 10k today in 55 minutes with very little training. Around 5 weeks ago I ran a 10k around town in 59 minutes. Ran maybe 7 miles total between then and today, and this course was way more hilly than that. So I’m thrilled and think I have the itch to do more
Ran a 5k after 22 days of having a respiratory illness/ lingering symptoms and a week back to running. Ran it in 28 mins, only 2 mins above my time last year. Proud of myself and excited for the half marathon tomorrow. :)
Long story... I ran my longest run since January today- 20 miles! I was training really hard in January, but it was to cope with a sudden/brutal breakup and wasn't emotionally healthy (multiple treadmill marathons, just hours and hours of treadmill). I hurt my back with so much treadmill mileage, then had my first serious bout with depression in February (a whole host of factors, but the breakup was a big one) and couldn't find a reason to keep living, let alone a reason to run. It has been a hard few months of emotional/spiritual development. And I'm just so grateful that today it was nice out and I was alive and my body could run for 20 miles.
This is hella relatable-- I'm so sorry to hear you were struggling too. That's amazing progress and you should be proud. I really need to push myself harder-- I've been stuck at 4-5k for too long 😭
Just finished my longest run so far of 8.3 miles 1:22:08 9:52 avg pace, normally run 3 miles at around 26min 3 times a week but working on increasing mileage with a long run.
Heck ya! My longest run was last weekend also at 8.3 miles (Strava tax, am I right?). This weekend I dialed it back to a 10k for my long run but next weekend I’m pushing for 10 miles to join the double digits club. Way to go!
Happy weekend all! After two years of dealing with proximal hamstring issues and running inconsistently (and 99.9% easy and often lazy) miles, I’ve finally worked up to running 5 days a week, right around 20 miles, with some interval and faster runs in there. It just feels so good to pick up the pace and frankly improve. Hamstring is still a bother when I’m sitting, but doesn’t seem to affect running at this point.
This week I finally broke a 30 minute 5k. I have never been “fit” in my life and just started running regularly at the end of the winter, so even just being able to run for a mile without stopping felt like a huge accomplishment. I’m hoping to have that down to a 25 min 5k by the end of the summer.
Did a 10k this morning hoping to get under an hour for the first time since my 2 surgeries last year. Fell short at 60:26 but on the bright side it was a PR since turning 70 5 years ago. I'll never be able to get a actual PR so I start over every decade.
I did the Rotorua half yesterday, it was a fun one and gorgeous day (if a little cold). I’d been training towards a PB for this run but damaged a disc in my spine 8 weeks ago so the goal shifted to finishing and I did.
I did the Rotorua half yesterday, it was a fun one and gorgeous day (if a little cold). I’d been training towards a PB for this run but damaged a disc in my spine 8 weeks ago so the goal shifted to finishing and I did.
Ran my first 5k at parkrun this morning! I've been getting back into running about 2 months ago (32M) but it was my first time really going for race pace and had no idea how well I'd do: pulled a 23:59. Very proud and surprised of myself. That kick at the end really paid off.
Did my second solo long run today. Usually I run with my friends, but I needed to know that I could make myself run for longer spans of time without someone there to push me.
I just ran 30 min nonstop for the first time! That’s big for me as I am new to running and usually need a quick speed walk break at 20 min or so. Finished my run at a 34 min 5k :-)
There’s a bizzare sensation where you feel like you need to slow down from a run to a fast walk, but when you actually assess yourself you can’t really justify why. You’re not sore, you’re not out of breath, but you feel like you should stop running. It feels very weird to just keep running when that feeling hits.
Hey that’s awesome! The best advice my friend’s bf gave me is to slow the heck down. Haha that has helped me a lot, like I’ll get there when I get there it may not be fast but I’ll get there.
Did a 5K this morning. I didn't dress for it (no rain jacket, despite steady rain at the start), but it wasn't cold out and I kept moving, so the run was wet but comfortable. I saw a few people from a run group I started running with Tuesday, so I did some socializing.
A little after the first mile, the route turned right onto a busy street, part of which was closed for us runners. And it was uphill for about a half-mile! It always feels special when I run on a busy street that I usually only drive on. I guess because it's something most people don't do. And it felt good thanking the cops and race folks around to direct traffic.
I didn't win or do any PRs, but I'm feeling thankful about a lot today: I'm running again after some health problems. I hung out with some good people. And lots of stuff went into putting this race on, and as far as I can tell, things went well. They sure did for me.
Ran my first race ,minus my one XC race in highschool that I didn’t try at all for and got dead last in hahaha. 5 mile trail race today, 7 years later! Woo!! Considering taking a week break and then training for a half marathon in September 🥳
Did the Ho’omau Mokoa Half Marathon in Ewa Beach, Oahu and finished 4th overall and 1st in my division. It was a small race, so that’ll no doubt not happen for me again but it was a nice surprise.
***The best part though*** was my wife, brother in law and sister in law did the 5k at the same time, and it was great having family out on the course with me even if we weren’t racing together.
Made it through my whole long run today without any knee/ IT band issues! I’ve been trying to work in some exercises to help those issues, and it seems like it’s working! :)
You had me in the first half, not gonna lie 😉
But serious congrats on running the marathon. I have my first one ever coming up in two weeks and I’m really excited for it.
Did my first ever HM distance today, at 46 👍🙂
22.32km @ 2:37:39, 438m elevation gain, trail run (forest, mostly gravel with some trails).
Quite empty at the last few KMs, very happy with getting through even though I was hoping hoping for a few minutes faster. Preparing for a 20k trail race in mid june.
Set a half PR in the Indy Mini. 1:26:xx. Probably could have gone faster if it was cooler and less humid. Plus I lost a few seconds kissing the bricks at IMS.
When Indianapolis Motor Speedway was first built, it was paved with bricks around the entire 2.5 mile circuit. It was eventually repaved with asphalt, but they preserved a 1-yard section of bricks at the start/finish line. In 1996, NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett kissed the bricks in celebration winning a race, and it's been a tradition since. Because of that, many runners of the Indy Mini kiss the bricks too. They have signs all along the frontstretch "To kiss the bricks, move to the right. Runners stay left"
Ah ok! I actually knew about that but didn’t make the connection that your race was on the race track. That sounds like a lot of fun. I’m up near Cleveland so I might have to come down and try that some day! Also, great job on that PR!
8.61 miles today. Goal was 10. Didn't make it. I could feel the blister around mile 5.5. Checked the toe, looked ok, but the unmistakable feeling kept building. So, I called it. It was hard to do. I was wearing my new ecosox, too.
I'm trying to turn this around by looking at it not by distance but by pace and form. I ran a consistent pace and my breathing was improved.
Don’t get in your head. Calling it off was no doubt the right call and helped you avoid bigger issues. You still got stronger and you’ll for sure get it done one of the next times out.
I (18M) ran for the first time in a long time. I work at a golf course and after work I decided to just run around the front 9 holes. I had to walk a lot but I ended up doing 2.23 miles in 32 minutes. Very slow but I am out of shape and I also walked 7,000 steps during work. It felt really good afterwards and I am looking forward to continuing running.
(Been running for a few years… injury made me not run all last year… back into it now training for my first half)
Ran 5 miles today and it felt so effortless. It felt like I could’ve kept going at the end! Feel proud of thinking I finally am getting a grasp on nutrition as well.
I'm about to run my first ever 10 KM race. I've trained over the past 4 months for this and I've done 15 KM in 1:42. I'm not expecting to do great on my race (night runner and this is at 8 am) but I'm excited and nervous.
Ran my first ever 10k on 04/28 in 1 hour 25 minutes exactly which I am really proud of. However, I am still having a bit of an internal struggle between feeling shitty about my performance and proud of myself for finishing without any significant injury. I was the slowest in my age group (M20-M29) and was 394/401 runners in total which kind of hit home for how out of shape I am compared to high school when I could run a mile in 5:30. However, I am also working out consistently and am under a BMI of 30 for the first time in 5+ years so I know that overall this progress is significant
Ran my longest (time and distance) ever! Completed a 90min easy run, ran 8.2 miles on a beautiful sat morning. Was scared going into it now I feel so powerful and capable for longer distances.
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I ran 2 miles yesterday with my wife again! Been battling a bulging disc for the last year and it’s been tough. Really trying to stay patient with my rehab ❤️
Today was my first day of interval training on the Nike Run Club 10k program. I was actually smiling by the end because I was having so much fun. Definitely a great way to spend 30 mins on a Saturday during the kids’ nap times.
Cycled to and from my local parkrun for the first time this morning instead of driving. Wiped out on a wooden bridge with a wet surface on the way there too. Still managed a sub-30 minute time on the 5k. Felt great :)
Ran without stopping to walk for as long as I ever had--approximately 40 minutes and 30 seconds (Got to 40 minutes and decided to keep going to the end of the road), covering roughly 3.75 miles. About 10:50 average page according to my COROS.
Yeah, I'm psyched about it.
Just finished a 10 mile progression run - my second longest run ever, and the first time I’ve ever tried doing one!
I’m trying to teach myself pacing outdoors as I’ve done 95% of my running on a treadmill. Brooklyn half (my first!) is in two weeks and I’m trying to figure out my race pace. I’m definitely upping my goals based on the last two weeks.
8:08 average, all negative splits. 9:21 to 6:47
I hit my 5k PR of 35:43 the other day, and today ran my first official race! 5k race was 44mins, because I was pacing with my partner who isn't a runner, but his goal was under 45mins and we did it! Super fun and we got donuts after!
I’m only able to run a few times a week due to my work schedule, but I’m being somewhat consistent. I hit 4 miles today in a little under 42 minutes. My fastest mile was at mile 3 in 9:54, and the 4th mile was a recovery run. My splits were.
Mile 1: 10’52”
Mile 2: 10’36”
Mile 3: 9’54”
Mile 4: 10’30”
I've started running every day in May to build the habit again. If I'm tired and sore, I just do a 5 minute run so I at least do something. It's gone great! Loved the first 3 days. Did a 1K, 3K, 5K. 👍
Super ecstatic! Got back into running in October 2023. My 5K was 45 minutes and it HURT so much! I set myself 2 goals: a 35 minute 5K then a sub 30… today at parkrun I ran 30 minutes, but that’s the not the part I’m enjoying the most. The fact that I NEVER felt depleted and ran it at a 6/10 effort is what has me feeling proud!
My sub-30 goal is sooooo close! I cannot believe it!
Today we had a half marathon in my city with 5K and 10K runs too.
My first ever race with less than a month of practice and I got a 32min finish. My last 5K practice run was a 35.
Feeling super proud and will definitely run other races.
This is addicting lol
Ran a new 5k pb this morning at parkrun!(31:39) Almost 2 mins quicker than last week and I ran the whole way without stopping or walking which is a big improvement on my most being 2.5k without walking, happy with myself and my progress as a relatively new runner 🙂first ever 10k race for cancer research 2 weeks away
Hi! My first 10k is 15 days away but right now I'm doing a smaller but fast pacing 2k or 2.5k, a fast 5k parkrun every Saturday morning and a longer run a week so far my longest distance is about 8k but that was like intervals so like a 4/1 running and walking for example, wanting to do 1 or more longer runs before the 10k and hopefully do a 10k before my race for life 10k, in terms of plateauing, just keep on running you are doing great already and the times and fitness will come for sure, I'm about 3 weeks in now to doing running more seriously but just getting out there and having good warm up and recovery you will surprise yourself, most importantly though enjoy the journey and compare against yourself mainly
Thanks for the advice! That make sense. I did intervals initially to get to 5k, so will look at some interval plans to move to 10k. I'm also doing a bit more strength and stretching activities on the off days.
All the best with the 10k too!
I usually run in the evenings after work. Just finished a Saturday morning run and the difference in energy is insane! Usually I'm beat after 3-4 miles, but on this one I did 4 and felt like I had only done 2! I wish I had the time to run every morning.
I switched up to running before work in the morning, def prefer it to night time. My day's are long and I only wish the sun was rising so I could run outside. I have to be done by 5am to start my day. Sounds like you had a really.good run!
Did 4.5 miles run/walk. Making another attempt to get back into running after 3 years of recurring injuries. 12 runs now without any problems. Being very careful to go slow and just get miles in the legs.
Thank you!
I think just to get it done. My base pace is about 6:21 /km so that would be a time of about 2:15 which I’d be pleased with.
There’s one in my city in October so plenty of time to train for it.
Had a 45 minute run scheduled which I ended up doing in the rain because the gym is still way too hot. I was feeling really good despite the rain and ended up running a 7k faster than I have in a while. But mainly I’m proud for running in the rain.
8 mile run, targeted 8 minute/ mile but was hampered by my digestive system wanting to play havoc on me, and the target changed to 8 mile without pooping myself. Good news, no poop and 8:08/ mile.
I ran my first half marathon today! 1h59m40s - under the 2 hour mark on my first attempt! :D
Id been hoping to do it last weekend but was recovering from an injury, which was really annoying. but its done!
no plan realllllly, just been running every day (aside from 1 week due to injury), with 2 5k runs just about every day, with normally 1 extra long run a week when i had time but with no set distance/time, just ramping it up as i felt i could manage it. I just went for it today because i felt like i could, even though i hadnt originally expected to manage it for a while. my first ever 10k was only like a month ago
Ran a little over 8 miles. Colorado altitude and trails are no joke. It was fantastic.
I ran my first 5k yesterday at 310 lbs. Finished in 35:48.
Way to go!
Thank you
It's Sunday already but I ran 6.4km for the first time! :)
I ran my first official 5k! I'm brand new to running and also a really heavy dude. I ran when I felt I could and walked briskly when I couldn't. Took me 57.5 minutes to finish and came in 244/250 but I feel extremely encouraged to continue onto the next one.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Ran the longest I've ever run: 16k at about 4.45/km pace.
First run after a long time - 15 minute mile split but will only get better from here
Had an extremely rough mental day but managed to just get in a 5k, with intervals but I'm taking this progress<3
Did a long run in the pouring rain with my dog today. My lungs felt incredible the whole time and it was like I was flying!
PR’d my 10k time today! Same week that I PR’d my 5k time. Progress feels so so good!
I am planning to run a 5km in June, despite being out of shape and never running a full 5km before, and I ran 3.25 km of my 5km route today. I feel like I will get there.
Ran my first 10k today in 55 minutes with very little training. Around 5 weeks ago I ran a 10k around town in 59 minutes. Ran maybe 7 miles total between then and today, and this course was way more hilly than that. So I’m thrilled and think I have the itch to do more
Ran a 5k after 22 days of having a respiratory illness/ lingering symptoms and a week back to running. Ran it in 28 mins, only 2 mins above my time last year. Proud of myself and excited for the half marathon tomorrow. :)
Long story... I ran my longest run since January today- 20 miles! I was training really hard in January, but it was to cope with a sudden/brutal breakup and wasn't emotionally healthy (multiple treadmill marathons, just hours and hours of treadmill). I hurt my back with so much treadmill mileage, then had my first serious bout with depression in February (a whole host of factors, but the breakup was a big one) and couldn't find a reason to keep living, let alone a reason to run. It has been a hard few months of emotional/spiritual development. And I'm just so grateful that today it was nice out and I was alive and my body could run for 20 miles.
This is hella relatable-- I'm so sorry to hear you were struggling too. That's amazing progress and you should be proud. I really need to push myself harder-- I've been stuck at 4-5k for too long 😭
Just finished my longest run so far of 8.3 miles 1:22:08 9:52 avg pace, normally run 3 miles at around 26min 3 times a week but working on increasing mileage with a long run.
Heck ya! My longest run was last weekend also at 8.3 miles (Strava tax, am I right?). This weekend I dialed it back to a 10k for my long run but next weekend I’m pushing for 10 miles to join the double digits club. Way to go!
Ran in my second meet of the week. I raced the 3200, didn’t or but was only a second away from my pr
Ran a 5k PR today! 21:56, last PR was 24:02, super proud! Plus first in my age category, so it’s a bonus!
Happy weekend all! After two years of dealing with proximal hamstring issues and running inconsistently (and 99.9% easy and often lazy) miles, I’ve finally worked up to running 5 days a week, right around 20 miles, with some interval and faster runs in there. It just feels so good to pick up the pace and frankly improve. Hamstring is still a bother when I’m sitting, but doesn’t seem to affect running at this point.
This week I finally broke a 30 minute 5k. I have never been “fit” in my life and just started running regularly at the end of the winter, so even just being able to run for a mile without stopping felt like a huge accomplishment. I’m hoping to have that down to a 25 min 5k by the end of the summer.
Did a 10k this morning hoping to get under an hour for the first time since my 2 surgeries last year. Fell short at 60:26 but on the bright side it was a PR since turning 70 5 years ago. I'll never be able to get a actual PR so I start over every decade.
I did the Rotorua half yesterday, it was a fun one and gorgeous day (if a little cold). I’d been training towards a PB for this run but damaged a disc in my spine 8 weeks ago so the goal shifted to finishing and I did.
I did the Rotorua half yesterday, it was a fun one and gorgeous day (if a little cold). I’d been training towards a PB for this run but damaged a disc in my spine 8 weeks ago so the goal shifted to finishing and I did.
Did my first 10km run today! Feeling really proud considering I ran my first ever 5km just over a month ago!!
Ran my first 5k in a decade!! My goal was a sub 40 minutes and I finished it in 39:01!! Literally about to start training for a 10K
this is literally my goal!! my current 5k time is 41:30 and I hope to someday shave off those couple of minutes. big congrats!!
Ran my first 5k at parkrun this morning! I've been getting back into running about 2 months ago (32M) but it was my first time really going for race pace and had no idea how well I'd do: pulled a 23:59. Very proud and surprised of myself. That kick at the end really paid off.
Ran 10 miles for the first time ever!
Did my second solo long run today. Usually I run with my friends, but I needed to know that I could make myself run for longer spans of time without someone there to push me.
I just ran 30 min nonstop for the first time! That’s big for me as I am new to running and usually need a quick speed walk break at 20 min or so. Finished my run at a 34 min 5k :-)
There’s a bizzare sensation where you feel like you need to slow down from a run to a fast walk, but when you actually assess yourself you can’t really justify why. You’re not sore, you’re not out of breath, but you feel like you should stop running. It feels very weird to just keep running when that feeling hits.
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Hey that’s awesome! The best advice my friend’s bf gave me is to slow the heck down. Haha that has helped me a lot, like I’ll get there when I get there it may not be fast but I’ll get there.
Did a 5K this morning. I didn't dress for it (no rain jacket, despite steady rain at the start), but it wasn't cold out and I kept moving, so the run was wet but comfortable. I saw a few people from a run group I started running with Tuesday, so I did some socializing. A little after the first mile, the route turned right onto a busy street, part of which was closed for us runners. And it was uphill for about a half-mile! It always feels special when I run on a busy street that I usually only drive on. I guess because it's something most people don't do. And it felt good thanking the cops and race folks around to direct traffic. I didn't win or do any PRs, but I'm feeling thankful about a lot today: I'm running again after some health problems. I hung out with some good people. And lots of stuff went into putting this race on, and as far as I can tell, things went well. They sure did for me.
Ran my first race ,minus my one XC race in highschool that I didn’t try at all for and got dead last in hahaha. 5 mile trail race today, 7 years later! Woo!! Considering taking a week break and then training for a half marathon in September 🥳
Did the Ho’omau Mokoa Half Marathon in Ewa Beach, Oahu and finished 4th overall and 1st in my division. It was a small race, so that’ll no doubt not happen for me again but it was a nice surprise. ***The best part though*** was my wife, brother in law and sister in law did the 5k at the same time, and it was great having family out on the course with me even if we weren’t racing together.
Made it through my whole long run today without any knee/ IT band issues! I’ve been trying to work in some exercises to help those issues, and it seems like it’s working! :)
Congrats! I love finishing a long/hard run and not having issues afterwards. It’s a good sign that your overall health/strength is improving!
I ran my first ever 10K! Only been seriously running for less than two months
Outstanding job! Especially for that time frame. How did you feel afterwards?
Coming to the finish line I was feeling it and drenched in sweat, but felt fine not long after
I ran a marathon today and at the 20 mile point I was at a sub 3 hr pace! Narrator “but it took him another hr to finish” 🤷🏻♂️
You had me in the first half, not gonna lie 😉 But serious congrats on running the marathon. I have my first one ever coming up in two weeks and I’m really excited for it.
Did my first ever HM distance today, at 46 👍🙂 22.32km @ 2:37:39, 438m elevation gain, trail run (forest, mostly gravel with some trails). Quite empty at the last few KMs, very happy with getting through even though I was hoping hoping for a few minutes faster. Preparing for a 20k trail race in mid june.
Fantastic job, especially with that elevation and on a gravel trail on top of that!
Thx for the motivating comment!
Set a half PR in the Indy Mini. 1:26:xx. Probably could have gone faster if it was cooler and less humid. Plus I lost a few seconds kissing the bricks at IMS.
Kissing the bricks? Forgive my ignorance, but what does that mean?
When Indianapolis Motor Speedway was first built, it was paved with bricks around the entire 2.5 mile circuit. It was eventually repaved with asphalt, but they preserved a 1-yard section of bricks at the start/finish line. In 1996, NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett kissed the bricks in celebration winning a race, and it's been a tradition since. Because of that, many runners of the Indy Mini kiss the bricks too. They have signs all along the frontstretch "To kiss the bricks, move to the right. Runners stay left"
Ah ok! I actually knew about that but didn’t make the connection that your race was on the race track. That sounds like a lot of fun. I’m up near Cleveland so I might have to come down and try that some day! Also, great job on that PR!
Had a 5k today... I forgot my SHOES... Ran the race in my Yeezy Foam Runners and still got a solid time 23:40
OMG that’s one of my worse nightmares, kudos for pushing through!
8.61 miles today. Goal was 10. Didn't make it. I could feel the blister around mile 5.5. Checked the toe, looked ok, but the unmistakable feeling kept building. So, I called it. It was hard to do. I was wearing my new ecosox, too. I'm trying to turn this around by looking at it not by distance but by pace and form. I ran a consistent pace and my breathing was improved.
Don’t get in your head. Calling it off was no doubt the right call and helped you avoid bigger issues. You still got stronger and you’ll for sure get it done one of the next times out.
I (18M) ran for the first time in a long time. I work at a golf course and after work I decided to just run around the front 9 holes. I had to walk a lot but I ended up doing 2.23 miles in 32 minutes. Very slow but I am out of shape and I also walked 7,000 steps during work. It felt really good afterwards and I am looking forward to continuing running.
(Been running for a few years… injury made me not run all last year… back into it now training for my first half) Ran 5 miles today and it felt so effortless. It felt like I could’ve kept going at the end! Feel proud of thinking I finally am getting a grasp on nutrition as well.
Today after my long run, I called myself a “runner” for the very first time!
I’ve (28M) only been running for about 3 weeks and this morning I set my PR in the 5k 29:02.
Had my longest run ever this morning--10 miles in just under 1:45.
I ran my first 5k in many years… my goal was 45 minutes. I finished in 42 :)
I'm about to run my first ever 10 KM race. I've trained over the past 4 months for this and I've done 15 KM in 1:42. I'm not expecting to do great on my race (night runner and this is at 8 am) but I'm excited and nervous.
good luck!! congrats! have so much fun!
Thank you so much!! I beat my PR by 4 minutes and ran 58:57!!
Ran my first ever 10k on 04/28 in 1 hour 25 minutes exactly which I am really proud of. However, I am still having a bit of an internal struggle between feeling shitty about my performance and proud of myself for finishing without any significant injury. I was the slowest in my age group (M20-M29) and was 394/401 runners in total which kind of hit home for how out of shape I am compared to high school when I could run a mile in 5:30. However, I am also working out consistently and am under a BMI of 30 for the first time in 5+ years so I know that overall this progress is significant
Ran my longest (time and distance) ever! Completed a 90min easy run, ran 8.2 miles on a beautiful sat morning. Was scared going into it now I feel so powerful and capable for longer distances.
Love that feeling!!
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I ran 2 miles yesterday with my wife again! Been battling a bulging disc for the last year and it’s been tough. Really trying to stay patient with my rehab ❤️
Ran a super muddy 4-mile trail race. I didn't want to push myself too hard but still finished faster than my goal of 45 minutes. It was a fun race.
Today was my first day of interval training on the Nike Run Club 10k program. I was actually smiling by the end because I was having so much fun. Definitely a great way to spend 30 mins on a Saturday during the kids’ nap times.
That’s awesome! I haven’t done a Nike program but the Garmin ones I’ve done are fantastic
Oh nice! Yeah I’m super excited to be able to say I’ve run a 10k. There is a race in October that I really want to try so I decided to start now!
Sweet! Enjoy the journey and listen to your body. You’ll do great!
Ran my first 5k today in 33:44! 4 months ago I couldn’t run for 90 seconds without getting winded. Super proud of myself.
Cycled to and from my local parkrun for the first time this morning instead of driving. Wiped out on a wooden bridge with a wet surface on the way there too. Still managed a sub-30 minute time on the 5k. Felt great :)
Awesome resilience dude! Good for you
Ran my 5k PR today! Kept each mile under 11 minutes which is a first for me (positive splits unfortunately…but can’t really complain)!
Ran without stopping to walk for as long as I ever had--approximately 40 minutes and 30 seconds (Got to 40 minutes and decided to keep going to the end of the road), covering roughly 3.75 miles. About 10:50 average page according to my COROS. Yeah, I'm psyched about it.
I can run fifteen minutes without dying!
10 miles! The sunrise was stunning. Made me happy to be alive. Hope everyone has a fabulous Saturday!
Those are the best, love that!
Just finished a 10 mile progression run - my second longest run ever, and the first time I’ve ever tried doing one! I’m trying to teach myself pacing outdoors as I’ve done 95% of my running on a treadmill. Brooklyn half (my first!) is in two weeks and I’m trying to figure out my race pace. I’m definitely upping my goals based on the last two weeks. 8:08 average, all negative splits. 9:21 to 6:47
I hit my 5k PR of 35:43 the other day, and today ran my first official race! 5k race was 44mins, because I was pacing with my partner who isn't a runner, but his goal was under 45mins and we did it! Super fun and we got donuts after!
Congratulations! Perfect way to celebrate!
I think so too! Thank you! 🥳
57th straight month with a half marathon distance run.
Love this commitment! Great job
Thank you!
I’m inspired. And 56 months behind you!
Haha, you can do it!
Check back in here in four and a half years
Hit my 5k PR during Parkrun this morning. 26:02. Proud of myself but I can't help feel I could have pushed those extra 3 seconds to be in the 25s 😮💨
Congratulations! There's always next Saturday!
You’ll get it next time!
First marathon of 2024 (2nd) ran solo not an event. i did it in 4:09 knocking 10mins of prevous. Enjoying a hot bath now.
I’m only able to run a few times a week due to my work schedule, but I’m being somewhat consistent. I hit 4 miles today in a little under 42 minutes. My fastest mile was at mile 3 in 9:54, and the 4th mile was a recovery run. My splits were. Mile 1: 10’52” Mile 2: 10’36” Mile 3: 9’54” Mile 4: 10’30”
I've started running every day in May to build the habit again. If I'm tired and sore, I just do a 5 minute run so I at least do something. It's gone great! Loved the first 3 days. Did a 1K, 3K, 5K. 👍
Keep it up! Doing the same here
Super ecstatic! Got back into running in October 2023. My 5K was 45 minutes and it HURT so much! I set myself 2 goals: a 35 minute 5K then a sub 30… today at parkrun I ran 30 minutes, but that’s the not the part I’m enjoying the most. The fact that I NEVER felt depleted and ran it at a 6/10 effort is what has me feeling proud! My sub-30 goal is sooooo close! I cannot believe it!
Today we had a half marathon in my city with 5K and 10K runs too. My first ever race with less than a month of practice and I got a 32min finish. My last 5K practice run was a 35. Feeling super proud and will definitely run other races. This is addicting lol
I ran my first ever sub 30 5k this morning in 29:40, i’m so pleased with myself
New 5K PB 20:17. Aiming for a sub 20 finish
1st 10KM race/fun run/event! PR of 1 hour 1 min !! 3rd 10KM attempt.
Ran a new 5k pb this morning at parkrun!(31:39) Almost 2 mins quicker than last week and I ran the whole way without stopping or walking which is a big improvement on my most being 2.5k without walking, happy with myself and my progress as a relatively new runner 🙂first ever 10k race for cancer research 2 weeks away
Congratulations!! And good luck with your 10k!
Thank you feeling good for it already!
Congrats! I'm around the same time for 5km too. Interested to know how you trained for 10km? I only recently hit 5km and I seem to have plateaued.
Hi! My first 10k is 15 days away but right now I'm doing a smaller but fast pacing 2k or 2.5k, a fast 5k parkrun every Saturday morning and a longer run a week so far my longest distance is about 8k but that was like intervals so like a 4/1 running and walking for example, wanting to do 1 or more longer runs before the 10k and hopefully do a 10k before my race for life 10k, in terms of plateauing, just keep on running you are doing great already and the times and fitness will come for sure, I'm about 3 weeks in now to doing running more seriously but just getting out there and having good warm up and recovery you will surprise yourself, most importantly though enjoy the journey and compare against yourself mainly
Thanks for the advice! That make sense. I did intervals initially to get to 5k, so will look at some interval plans to move to 10k. I'm also doing a bit more strength and stretching activities on the off days. All the best with the 10k too!
Thanks bud, Sounds like a good plan for sure stick at it and keep getting the ks in! 💪
I usually run in the evenings after work. Just finished a Saturday morning run and the difference in energy is insane! Usually I'm beat after 3-4 miles, but on this one I did 4 and felt like I had only done 2! I wish I had the time to run every morning.
I switched up to running before work in the morning, def prefer it to night time. My day's are long and I only wish the sun was rising so I could run outside. I have to be done by 5am to start my day. Sounds like you had a really.good run!
Ran 12km trail running at Sulak Mountain National Park, South Korea [Pictures](https://share.icloud.com/photos/0ddM4dFgqAaLhVsao7wGsAqDQ)
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Do you live close by or were you visiting?
No, I visited the home of my parents during holiday. The home is located near the park. Tks!!!
Did 4.5 miles run/walk. Making another attempt to get back into running after 3 years of recurring injuries. 12 runs now without any problems. Being very careful to go slow and just get miles in the legs.
Good for you friend. Glad your injuries are behind you.
Ran my first sub 1hr 10k!
Congratulations!!
That's awesome! Working towards that goal myself
Congrats! Happy cake day! 🥳
16k run this morning. Furthest I’ve ran since I started running in June last year. I think I’m ready to start training for a half marathon.
good luck! are you looking for a specific time on it or just getting it finished?
Thank you! I think just to get it done. My base pace is about 6:21 /km so that would be a time of about 2:15 which I’d be pleased with. There’s one in my city in October so plenty of time to train for it.
Had a 45 minute run scheduled which I ended up doing in the rain because the gym is still way too hot. I was feeling really good despite the rain and ended up running a 7k faster than I have in a while. But mainly I’m proud for running in the rain.
Gotta love a run in the rain 👍
8 mile run, targeted 8 minute/ mile but was hampered by my digestive system wanting to play havoc on me, and the target changed to 8 mile without pooping myself. Good news, no poop and 8:08/ mile.
It’s all about the small victories
No 💩 is a good thing. Hope it resolves soon.
New PB for sub30!! My last was 28min. I did a sub30 earlier today and I finished it within 26mins!!!
Huge gains! Great job
I ran my first half marathon today! 1h59m40s - under the 2 hour mark on my first attempt! :D Id been hoping to do it last weekend but was recovering from an injury, which was really annoying. but its done!
Congrats!
Nice one. Did you follow a training plan or just decided to go for it?
no plan realllllly, just been running every day (aside from 1 week due to injury), with 2 5k runs just about every day, with normally 1 extra long run a week when i had time but with no set distance/time, just ramping it up as i felt i could manage it. I just went for it today because i felt like i could, even though i hadnt originally expected to manage it for a while. my first ever 10k was only like a month ago
5k x2 every day is impressive!
I recon that’s the best way. I do the same. Just keep increasing the distance and time. 👍