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[gypsy714]

File this under NSV's or Things To Do Before I am 50: I was feeling all pumped up one day a few weeks ago, and entered a 5k. The annual "Turkey Trot" 5k run/walk in my city. I figured since it was advertised as a run/WALK, I was ok. My cardio endurance has continued to improve through my bootcamp workouts, however, I know I absolutely cannot run 3.1 miles. I don't even think I could run 1 mile. My knees were doubtful I could run a half mile. Regardless, I showed up (yes--I had my doubts even while driving there), I did run a little bit (ok more like a jog but faster than a walk), and finished ahead of some of the other 3000+ people in the event. My official time was 43:45. Will I do it again? Doubtful. I was in a good amount of pain for two days after. This was my fault; I was so thrilled to be DONE with the race that I neglected stretching thoroughly afterwards. Still, I recognize I am not a runner, nor do I strive to be one. What I did was face a challenge head on and came out the other side a WINNER! OK, actually I was in 2611th place out of 3075, but still a victory for me. Thank you for letting me share with you. PS: that's me--#1194 with a big smile!

[Blessed4Life2]

WooHooooooooooooo for you girl!!!!

I dont care how far back you were, to me and around here you are #1!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats.....we are so proud of you for marking one off your bucket list. Most of us can only dream, but you put your wheels in motion.....YOU GO GIRL!

[mlcarpenter05061]

HI,

I think you are AWESOME!

We had a Cranberry run up here, 4.5 miles that some guy in his 20s ran in less than 20 minutes. A young lady, age 21, won the women's division in 23 minutes and change. I did not have your courage. I am looking for a 5k or 10K that I can walk this next year. Since you had the courage, I am going to keep walking over the winter and will do one this next spring unless I find one over the winter.

PS I am going to be 50 in May, 2012. Guess I will have to get a move on.

[CMECRZN]

Wow!!! I love it!!! How good does that feel?? You DID IT!!

I am already way past 50 but I would love it to be able to do that in the next year - before I turn 60!!

[gypsy714]

Blessed4Life2, on 27 November 2011 - 07:30 AM, said:

I dont care how far back you were, to me and around here you are #1!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats.....we are so proud of you for marking one off your bucket list. Most of us can only dream, but you put your wheels in motion.....YOU GO GIRL!

Thank you so much!!!!

[gypsy714]

mlcarpenter05061, on 27 November 2011 - 07:31 AM, said:

HI,

I think you are AWESOME!

We had a Cranberry run up here, 4.5 miles that some guy in his 20s ran in less than 20 minutes. A young lady, age 21, won the women's division in 23 minutes and change. I did not have your courage. I am looking for a 5k or 10K that I can walk this next year. Since you had the courage, I am going to keep walking over the winter and will do one this next spring unless I find one over the winter.

PS I am going to be 50 in May, 2012. Guess I will have to get a move on.

Thank you so much! It did take a lot of courage for me to do this, and I know you can do it too! My advice: pick a BIG event that is well attended by all ages and definitely a run/WALK! And pay no attention to how long it takes you. Trust me when I say the big feeling of accomplishment comes just crossing the finish line. I will be 50 in July of 2013 -- sure is "funny" how things just aren't as easy to do anymore with age (not to mention added weight).

[gypsy714]

CMECRZN, on 27 November 2011 - 07:36 AM, said:

Wow!!! I love it!!! How good does that feel?? You DID IT!!

I am already way past 50 but I would love it to be able to do that in the next year - before I turn 60!!

Thank you!!! You totally can do it! I think half of it was mental for me, just getting over the fear of failure or looking like a doofus (well, I do that on a regular basis anyway...lol).

[Susanjt]

That is so awesome - I'm totally impressed. My first 5K my time was around 46min - under 45 is great for someone jog/walking. I just did a 5K on Veteran's day after laying off for 2-1/2 years. I walked the whole thing and my time was 50:06. Here's a picture of me and my racing companions.

[I Called Jenny]

Way to go!!!! I don't care if you finished first or last, you had a challenge, you went after it and you completed it - pain and all.

I'm sooooooo proud of you!!!!!

I'm mentally doing a happy dance for you (since the vertigo wont let me do a real dance - LOL).

Whoooo-hooooo!!!!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!

Phyllis

[Blessed4Life2]

Susanjt, on 27 November 2011 - 09:09 AM, said:

That is so awesome - I'm totally impressed. My first 5K my time was around 46min - under 45 is great for someone jog/walking. I just did a 5K on Veteran's day after laying off for 2-1/2 years. I walked the whole thing and my time was 50:06. Here's a picture of me and my racing companions.

Well dont you look cute SusieQ congrats on finishing, thats awesome!!!!!

[CMECRZN]

Way to go Susan!!! I love this and makes me even more determined to do this. My niece lives down in Atlanta and has promised she will do it with me when I am ready. She already does marathons so it will be easy for her.

[Savana]

Wow! That is so awsome! You are my hero! You should be sooo proud of yourself~

Susan,you too!! Way to go!!!

And,Phyllis...sorry to hear that you are STILL having that vertigo! That just won't leave,will it?? I heard that a virus can cause that?? Hope you feel all better soon,girly!!

[I Called Jenny]

Savana, on 27 November 2011 - 01:58 PM, said:

And,Phyllis...sorry to hear that you are STILL having that vertigo! That just won't leave,will it?? I heard that a virus can cause that?? Hope you feel all better soon,girly!!

Thanks, Savana. It's more annoying than it is anything else. At least now I can move around a little more but I just have to be careful not to make any quick moves or bend in the wrong direction. Sometimes it's just such a "rush" kind of like being on one of those crazy carnival rides.

Phyllis

[ocmimi]

gypsy714, on 27 November 2011 - 07:24 AM, said:

File this under NSV's or Things To Do Before I am 50: I was feeling all pumped up one day a few weeks ago, and entered a 5k. The annual "Turkey Trot" 5k run/walk in my city. I figured since it was advertised as a run/WALK, I was ok. My cardio endurance has continued to improve through my bootcamp workouts, however, I know I absolutely cannot run 3.1 miles. I don't even think I could run 1 mile. My knees were doubtful I could run a half mile. Regardless, I showed up (yes--I had my doubts even while driving there), I did run a little bit (ok more like a jog but faster than a walk), and finished ahead of some of the other 3000+ people in the event. My official time was 43:45. Will I do it again? Doubtful. I was in a good amount of pain for two days after. This was my fault; I was so thrilled to be DONE with the race that I neglected stretching thoroughly afterwards. Still, I recognize I am not a runner, nor do I strive to be one. What I did was face a challenge head on and came out the other side a WINNER! OK, actually I was in 2611th place out of 3075, but still a victory for me. Thank you for letting me share with you. PS: that's me--#1194 with a big smile!

Great Job !!! Congratulations on a great finish.

[Susanjt]

Phyllis, Debbie, Melissa, Savana,

Thanks for the support. It was fun. I walked a 1/2 marathon in Sept 2008 - I was about 20 lbs lighter and it was pre-ankle injury (Sept 2009). I'm thinking of training for another one - Dave (#31 in the picture) is trying to talk me into it. He has run two marathons. Just in the thinking stage at this point...

BTW - this post helped me learn how to post a picture - I used a post Phyllis had posted before as a guide - thanks Phyllis.

Susan

[PishiCat]

# 31. looks super fit!

[Susanjt]

PishiCat, on 27 November 2011 - 05:37 PM, said:

# 31. looks super fit!

He is and he's 54 - two years older than I am.

[I Called Jenny]

Susanjt, on 27 November 2011 - 05:16 PM, said:

Phyllis, Debbie, Melissa, Savana,

Thanks for the support. It was fun. I walked a 1/2 marathon in Sept 2008 - I was about 20 lbs lighter and it was pre-ankle injury (Sept 2009). I'm thinking of training for another one - Dave (#31 in the picture) is trying to talk me into it. He has run two marathons. Just in the thinking stage at this point...

BTW - this post helped me learn how to post a picture - I used a post Phyllis had posted before as a guide - thanks Phyllis.

Susan

Well I learned how to post photos from Melissa (Blessed4Life2), so thanks, Melissa!

[Blessed4Life2]

I Called Jenny, on 27 November 2011 - 07:11 PM, said:

Well I learned how to post photos from Melissa (Blessed4Life2), so thanks, Melissa!

Well I learned from.....ummmmm....eh, never mind .... I cant remember her name.....she doesnt post here anymore anyways I dont think. lol...... but see how the kindness never ends...pass it on....