couch 2 5K

So, I think I posted last spring about trying to train for a 5K.  Well after my knees gave up in the spring I decided that I should give it another go.  I was able to get a high school friend to join me. I have not officially graduated!
On October 16 I ran my first 5K!

I ran it in 34:49! Not to bad. I still don't know what I placed but I do know I trained with the 3place runner in my age range.  I am not a speedy runner, my knee will not allow it.  Yes I plan on continuing to run even though I have "graduated" from the couch to 5K program.  I am not going to go crazy like one of my friends who did the program who is now training for a half marathon not 6 months after running her first 5k.   But I do think I will continue running.

I must say I enjoyed the program a lot. It starts you out slow and eases your body into being able to run distances.  I used to say I ran like a rock.  Now I actually kind of enjoy running.

 And I can't forget to thank my cheerleaders. besides my handsome husband and adorable daughter, one of my friends even made it out to see me run!  And she brought her oldest daughter.  Thanks guys!  It really gave me the added boost at the end!