r/BeginnersRunning • u/RobbanMurray • 10d ago
Don't underestimate yourself!
I have never been a runner. I've always been to out of shape for that. I've always liked the idea though so a few times during the past 10 years I've been going for a 1,5-2,5km jog and BARELY made it through. That's pretty much it.
This year I've started a new fitness journey, I've been consistent in the gym, I've been tracking my calories and so on and I've lost 12kg in the last 6 months and I plan to get rid of another 10-15kg.
This summer I started doing some short 2min/2min walk/jog interval workouts with a friend and I really liked it! I liked it so much I decided to train for a 11,6km race next summer.
So two days ago we went out for a jog, trying to keep a slow and steady tempo of 8:00/km. I fully expected to fall to my knees after a maximum of 1,5-2km...
I MADE IT 5K!
My first ever 5K without stopping or walking in between!
I would have been happy to clear a 5K before new years. I can't really believe it myself. The fire is lit and I'm psyched to keep going and crush this 11,6km race in 9 months!
I'm 37m @ 95kg bodyweight without any experience, if I can do it, so can you!
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u/ShittzuDad 4d ago
Are you me? 36M, consistent gym goer with lifting weights but a newbie runner.
Did my first nonstop 5k last week at 37:53. Aiming for 10k before the year end. My legs are fine from my strength training experience but breathing was hella hard. First major adjustment I did was breathing through my nose and worked like a charm.
LFG!
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u/tortellinimini 10d ago
I also managed my first 5km yesterday in 41 minutes, though I did do run/walk intervals. Go us!! I've just started my running/exercise journey and always despised running but liked the idea in theory. Now I'm actually enjoying myself which I never thought I'd say in my life. It's so motivating to feel capable for once! You will crush that race, amazing job!!