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My First 5K

August 28, 2010 by Traci

Preparation is key.  With anything in life.  I was not prepared for the hills.  Or the heat.  But it was still so much fun and I can’t wait to run in my next one.  I ran the whole thing (except for the massive hill up the reservoir) UGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!
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I finished with a humble time of 41:04.  But I’m still alive!
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  1. Courtney (Women Living Well) says

    August 28, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    Hooray – you did it! Congrats – Doesn’t that feel good?

    Way to go!
    Courtney

  2. Michelle says

    August 28, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    I second that HOORAAAY!!! Perseverance, girl! I would love to be able to run like that!

    Watching my children run outside always makes me feel free! I love watching them.

    I know one young lady who will be sleeping really good tonight!

    Congratulations!

  3. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My Feet says

    August 28, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    Woohoo! You go girl!

  4. Sheri says

    August 28, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Humble time?! It’s easily 4 days less than mike would have been.

  5. prim.rose says

    August 28, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    GO YOU! I am impressed! =) I just found your sweet comment on my blog and had to come comment… a 5k is on my want-to list.

  6. Theresa says

    August 28, 2010 at 8:13 pm

    Great job Traci!
    Congratulations- I bet it feels great.

  7. Kim - A Creative Spirit says

    August 28, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    YOU GO GIRL!!! What an awesome accomplishment…. WOO HOO!!!

  8. Karen says

    August 28, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    Well done! Congratulations….

  9. Rebecca says

    August 28, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    You are amazing! I would never even attempt it! You go girl 🙂

  10. Annesta says

    August 28, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    Way to go, Traci!
    I am very proud of your accomplishments!
    ~a

  11. Karen says

    August 28, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    You go girl! I’m afraid I would have beat your record time and it would not have been quicker, I am talking about! Have a great Sunday.

  12. BARBIE says

    August 29, 2010 at 3:35 am

    Congratulations! That is quite an accomplishment.

  13. Laina says

    August 29, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Great job Traci! Good for you!

  14. Amy says

    August 29, 2010 at 9:11 am

    WOO WOO!!! Way to go, Trac!!
    So amazing you must feel! Love that you did this for yourself and for a cause! BIG high five!

  15. Dale says

    August 29, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Booyah! 😀 You go girl!

    I just started running this summer and have done two 5Ks. Isn’t it the most amazing feeling of empowerment and accomplishment?

  16. Melissa says

    August 29, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    Congrats! The first one is the hardest, at least after that you kind of know what to expect.

  17. Rachel @ The Cupcake Sprinkles In Life says

    August 29, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    Great Job!!!!

    It is so exhilerating~ isn’t it?!?!
    🙂 I’m so proud of you-

    Here is a link to my first 5K post…
    http://www.thecupcakesprinklesinlife.com/2010/05/reaching-for-goal-and-enjoying-run-that.html

    Way to go!!!!

  18. Teresa @ ♥ TOO MANY HEARTBEATS ♥ says

    August 29, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    Congratulations! That is so awesome. What an amazing feeling that must be. My husband is a runner and he LOVE it so much!

    I sent you an email, please check it when you get a chance.

    {{HUGS}}

    Teresa <><

  19. MargieAnne says

    August 29, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    I’m returning the compliment you made me by following your Blog.

    You are going so well with your running.

    Blessings

  20. Kela says

    August 29, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    Congratulations girl!!! I’m so proud of you.

  21. Jennifer @ Getting Down With Jesus says

    August 30, 2010 at 12:21 am

    Oh girl.

    I am so proud of you. So, so proud.

    A half-marathon is in your near future. I’m serious.

    In January, I couldn’t have run to my mailbox. But in May I ran a half-marathon, and I’m running another in September.

    If you want the training plan, let me know via email.

    You ROCK!

  22. Domestic Nerd says

    August 30, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Congrats!!!! I ran my very first
    5k in June with 2 of my good friends (10 weeks after #3 was born). Then last weekend Hubby & I did our first 10k! Its a great feeling, so you should be so proud of yourself!

  23. Missy says

    September 2, 2010 at 12:40 am

    Congratulations!! What an awesome experience for you.

  24. Cindy in PA says

    September 2, 2010 at 8:51 am

    Congratulations on your first 5K! That is quite an accomplishment!

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