Run Amy, Run!
Posted on | June 11, 2012 | 13 Comments
Those are a couple of tired little feet, my friends. Those feet ran their first 5K ever yesterday. And for marathoners and serious runners, a 5K is nothing. But to this girl, it’s kind of a big deal. I’ve been “running” off and on for almost two years. The thought of a 5K always terrified me but everyone assured me that I could do it. To be honest, I didn’t totally believe them. I’m in the best shape of my life, but I still wasn’t convinced that I could even finish the stupid thing. However, I did finish the stupid thing. And even though I nearly died toward the end there, I think I’m going to sign up for another one.
Of course, in true Amy fashion, I went and drank all the calories I had burned in the form of (more than) several afternoon beers. But life is all about balance, right? I hope something good happened to you this weekend.
p.s. my leggies look weeeeird
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June 11th, 2012 @ 2:18 pm
I’m scared of 5K’s too (but I’m likely in the worst shape of my life). I’m very impressed!
June 11th, 2012 @ 2:45 pm
Thaaaank you! It really wasn’t all that scary. Although I did prepare for TWO YEARS. Who does that?!
June 11th, 2012 @ 3:34 pm
I say this as a very awkward jogger, you’re badass! High fives!
June 11th, 2012 @ 3:43 pm
As far as I’m concerned, the whole point of running is so that you can eat (or drink) those calories later. Congrats on getting through your first 5K — that’s awesome! So, NYC Marathon in October for you?
June 11th, 2012 @ 3:49 pm
Congrats Amy! I ‘ran’ two 5 k’s, and when I say ran I started running about the first 15minutes and then just walked the rest of it. So kudos to you for running all the way!
June 11th, 2012 @ 3:54 pm
@Nicole – From one awkward jogger to another, I thank you.
@Brandi – Um. Nooooo. I don’t think I’ll ever be a crazy marathon lady. The most I could see if maaaaybe a 10k. But for now I’ll just stick with the occasional 5k.
@Tan – Thank you! To be clear, towards the end my running was approximately as slow as molasses.
June 11th, 2012 @ 3:56 pm
Word up! Congrats
June 11th, 2012 @ 5:04 pm
Well done, lady! Your awesomeness knows no bounds!
June 11th, 2012 @ 8:18 pm
WOOOOOOOOOOO! Congrats! And it’s awesome that you’ve already signed up for your second!
I ran my first 5k in April, and I kinda felt like a superhero. A really dorky superhero, as you can see in my post here:
http://ohdizzle.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/5k-done-and-done/
June 12th, 2012 @ 3:37 am
Congrats, Lady! I have been doing Couch to 5k since about Christmas. Ha. But I think I’m ready to tackle a 5k soon. Thanks for the nudge!
June 12th, 2012 @ 2:05 pm
Congrats!!
June 12th, 2012 @ 2:55 pm
Thank you everyone!
@Mandy – Awesome for you! Virtual first 5k high five?
@Molly – Definitely do it sooner rather than later. I am certain I could have done this a year ago. It’s really just about signing up and forcing yourself to get the first one over with.
June 15th, 2012 @ 1:33 pm
Congratulations! It took me almost two years to sign up for my first 5k so you are far from alone there
Glad you enjoyed it!