This was the 5k I had in mind when I first started the C25K program back in April, and it felt good to kind of put a finishing touch on the program. A couple of weeks ago my sister decided she wanted to do it with me, and since she hasn't run in years, I didn't even worry about our time. I just wanted to take in the full experience - race day, time with my sister, that sort of thing. What a blast! I had a great time running with my sister - she did really well. Her goal was to run the first 2 miles before we walked, and we got close. She needed a minute walk or so around 1.75 miles. I think we walked twice, or maybe three times, but still came in right at 36 minutes (she was 55th at 36:04 and I was 56th at 36:05 - of course, I let her win ). Best part was that I was able to talk her through it pretty much the entire time, which means that I could have gone a good bit faster. I really wasn't that tired at the end. I don't know how I did as far as placement for age group and gender. I'll update that when I find out. Can't wait to do another one. Keep up all the hard work, everybody. It is so worth it!

Congrats on your first 5K! Sound as if you had a great time--and that is what it really is all about. And good job keeping your sister motivated.

Good on you, I was in the same position as you about 18 months ago and the weight has flown off me. I was 196 pounds and now a svelt 175. I promise you, the bug will definitely bite and if you can keep running with other people it will encourage you to continue as it becomes a social event. 5km is a "magic" number in running, make sure you hit the targets you have set but have a long term goal, say for the end of next year to run 10km....that is when you knnnooooww you have the bug.

Congrats to you- just did the same thing C25k Saturday also . It works good.