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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

I Did It!


I never thought I would say this, but I ran my first 5K today! I have truly despised running all of my life. It's not that I've led a non-athletic life—I was a swimmer in high school and college, and I love hiking, biking, and even playing tennis. But running has always been at the bottom of my list.

Last June one of the moms (the one with the stroller) in our homeschooling group started a Couch to 5K club. Several of my friends were doing it, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I was okay running 90 seconds, but I seriously thought I would die the first time a 5-minute run came up on the schedule. Much to my amazement, by the end of the summer I was running 30 minutes!

Of course winter came, and I totally stopped running. I've only been out about five times in since November. But Sandra, our wonderful leader, decided that we should have a Moms 5K at our support group's field day today, so I signed up. And I did it!

Tomorrow Couch to 5K starts back up again for the summer, and this year I'll be working toward speech and endurance.

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11 comments:

  1. Penny DumelieMay 4, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Congratulations! I can't imagine running that far. Walking, okay. But running.. um it makes me gasp thinking about it. :)
    Good job!

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  2. Stacy UncorkedMay 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    WooHoo! Congratulations! You should be very proud of yourself! :)

    WW: Dragon Princess

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  3. Blossom Barden (NorthLaurel)May 4, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Congrats! That is totally awesome! I would love to do something like that someday- sooner than later!
    Congrats again!

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  4. MerylMay 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Congratulations, and what a great idea! I am jealous. It is so much easier doing this with a group of friends.

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  5. Amy @ Hope Is the WordMay 4, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Congratulations! This is one of my dreams. . . . maybe I should make it a goal, huh?

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  6. Sarah at SmallWorldMay 4, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Seriously, you all: try Couch to 5K, with friends if possible!

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  7. Corine MooreMay 5, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Well done! I'm training for my first run ever, too. Wish me luck! :D

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  8. Robin K.May 5, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Miss G would be so proud Sarah!!! I still practically break out into hives every time I think about running a race!! Good for you!!

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  9. SandyMay 5, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a great accomplishment!

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  11. Kris JohnstonMay 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Good girl. Now you're ready for your half marathon. Let's do it together.

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