Kevin M OConnell

posted: 1/30/2010 at 9:45 PM

Heya.... 41 year old man.. 250lbs.. been training / working out hard since Sept .. lost 30lbs since then... just started actively 'training' (running) about 10 weeks ago...

Did my first 'official' race/run today!

Susan G Komen Race for the Cure , South Florida (West Palm Beach) 5k.

I ran 0:26:13.18 .. whoo hoo... overall 616 out of 3000 runners... 45th in my age group...

So proud of myself! Smile

Tchuck

posted: 1/30/2010 at 9:48 PM

Good job Kevin! Keep building and be patient and the sky is the limit!!!

Those who try, fail! Those who do what it takes to succeed, succeed!!

AmoresPerros

HobbyJogger & HobbyRacer

posted: 1/30/2010 at 10:04 PM

Great job!

If you went out too fast and got tired later on -- which is what almost all of us do at first, and lots of the kids do every time -- then you can try adjusting your tactics the next time Smile

It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.

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tomatolover

posted: 1/30/2010 at 10:09 PM

! Feel's pretty good, eh??? Rock out and keep it up!

runnerclay

Long Drawfs Fast

posted: 1/31/2010 at 7:58 AM

Quote from Kevin M OConnell on 1/30/2010 at 9:45 PM:

So proud of myself!

You should be. WTG

Run until the trail runs out.

2013***1500 miles

50 miler

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RunsForCake

posted: 1/31/2010 at 1:30 PM

Congrats! 26:13 is an awesome time for your first 5k!

AXes

posted: 1/31/2010 at 1:41 PM

Nice going Kevin! Race for the Cure 2009 was my first 5K and I've been hooked ever since.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Do you know the feeling I know? When your legs have disappeared, and there is only your heart, your lungs, and your eyes skimming disembodied through the air? - Jeff

Diamond J

posted: 1/31/2010 at 3:33 PM

Awesome dude!

Goals for 2011: Sub 16 5K Sub 33 10K Sub 1:15 Half Top 3 at Maine Marathon

OCBrian

325th place or bust!

posted: 1/31/2010 at 3:48 PM

Nice going Kevin! I'm envious - it took me several years to get below 26 minutes in a 5K.

PR: 5K 22:41, 10K 51:05, HM 1:59, Sprint Tri: done!

nzrun

Loves the outdoors

posted: 1/31/2010 at 6:54 PM

Excellent start! You should be proud Smile

One day I decided I wanted to become a runner, so I did.

bobev

Decker Challenge 09/12

posted: 1/31/2010 at 8:40 PM

Great job Kevin! Keep up the good work!

bob e v
2013 goals: keep on running! Is there anything more than that? Maintain base thru the summer for good running season this fall/winter that includes Atlanta Half and Austin Distance Challenge of 6 races

History: blessed heart attack 3/15/2008; c25k july 2008 first 5k 10/26/2008 on 62nd birthday.

PaulJ

posted: 2/3/2010 at 12:20 PM

ATTA BOY!

meems

posted: 2/3/2010 at 12:28 PM

Congrats! that's a great finishing time!

Happyfeet

posted: 2/3/2010 at 2:57 PM

26:13 in your first 5K is an excellent time especially in a 5k race with 3000 runners

RunNoelle09

posted: 2/6/2010 at 11:47 AM

That is an awesome first 5k!!! Wait until you see what you can do as you train longer and longer... you'll be super happy.

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