Kerry1976

Master of the Side Eye

posted: 5/29/2008 at 1:20 PM

I ran my first 5-mile training run yesterday. For many on this board this is no biggie, but to me it is great! Big grin

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Bonkin

posted: 5/29/2008 at 1:22 PM

That's awesome! I think it's great, too.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

waytogo

posted: 5/29/2008 at 1:25 PM

Awesome! And you won't hear me saying it's "no biggie" because I just ran my first 5 miler Saturday, and I am darn proud! Wink

Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 5/29/2008 at 1:26 PM

Definitely qualifies as a biggie! Mine was five months ago as of today. You did yours two minutes faster than I did! You're doing the right thing by increasing your mileage gradually - keep up the good work!

obiebyke

posted: 5/29/2008 at 1:59 PM
modified: 5/29/2008 at 1:59 PM

Wow! Can't wait to join you in the I can run 5 miles club. Good job! MTA: Signed up for a 10K yet? You know, you're almost there... Evil grin

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Daisy99

posted: 5/29/2008 at 2:40 PM

yay Kerry! Smile

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ArlaHile

Queen of 3rd Place

posted: 5/29/2008 at 3:35 PM

My first 5 miler was THE most scary long run, for some reason. Keep up the strong work! Arla

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Nev

posted: 5/29/2008 at 4:53 PM

Kerry Not only did you run 5 miles but you are only a few minutes away from being a 1 hour runner - now that is a majour step ! I can still remember doing C25K and the thought of running for 10 minutes was scary, 1 hour was unthinkable. Congratulations on your excellent progress. Nev

Chris_So_Cal

posted: 5/29/2008 at 5:41 PM

I did my first, ended up being 5.4 (had a few adventures along the way looking for drinking fountains) on Monday.

debbiemc19

posted: 5/30/2008 at 1:57 AM

Congrats!! I absolutely can't wait to be able to say the same thing! I just had a 4 miler last weekend. That is probably the furthest I have run...EVER! Don't minimize the accomplishment. Each new distance is a BIG deal! You Rock!

Kerry1976

Master of the Side Eye

posted: 5/30/2008 at 9:49 AM

Looks like there are a group of us either at or soon to be at 5-miles. We all rock!

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Ringmaster

posted: 5/30/2008 at 2:32 PM

Absolutely don't minimize the accomplishment. Plenty of people can't run 1 mile. 5 is a looooong way! Congratulations!

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Heb. 12:1b)
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Maplefly

Hoping to Run Again :-(

posted: 6/2/2008 at 4:02 PM

I'm very proud of you too Kerry! My longest is 7 miles - 7 slooooow miles, so I definitely remember how great 5 felt the first time. Every mile added is a victory - enjoy 5 cause someday (soon) you will leave it far behind!

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runnerclay

Consistently Slow

posted: 6/2/2008 at 4:11 PM

Quote from Ringmaster on 5/30/2008 at 2:32 PM:

Absolutely don't minimize the accomplishment. Plenty of people can't run 1 mile. 5 is a looooong way! Congratulations!

Drive 5 miles in a straight line. Great job.

Run until the trail runs out.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/2/2008 at 5:10 PM

Kerry, that's excellent! You're halfway to double-digit runs! You should be proud of yourself--5 miles is a long distance! Smile

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