My First Time (not what you think, it's okay)

Aug 07, 2010 18:42

 Well, I did it. I ran my first 5k today. It was blessedly not 310 degrees this morning, but only about 65 or so by the time we started. I managed to run the entire time, which surprised me, because in my workouts I just haven't been able to do it. I crap out after a mile or 1/4 mile even. I did come in 2nd to last, overall. Kind of embarrassing. ( Read more... )

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emerald_happy August 8 2010, 11:18:17 UTC
WOW. That's amazing. I think if I ran that much I would dieeeeeee. GO YOU!

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tiegirl August 8 2010, 16:01:18 UTC
Yes, going for a gentle walk ending with ice cream and cookies is a much better idea. If I ever visit England, can we do that?

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emerald_happy August 8 2010, 17:52:58 UTC
It's a deal :-)

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philia_fan August 8 2010, 13:36:20 UTC
Yay, congratulations. You did great, especially for your first. Go!

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tiegirl August 8 2010, 15:55:58 UTC
Thanks! :D

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tiegirl August 8 2010, 16:03:32 UTC
P.S. Check what I wrote to Em above...if she visits you, can I come up and can we go for a gentle stroll for ice cream and cookies instead of a silly 5k?

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philia_fan August 8 2010, 17:32:18 UTC
Wait, you mean you don't want to be dragged to my dojo for fun and games??

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emmaco August 8 2010, 16:33:21 UTC
Chiming in with another wow! I'm very impressed. No need for any qualifiers to a first time 5km run! Or any 5km run!

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tiegirl August 8 2010, 16:36:11 UTC
Thank you!

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elle_winters August 8 2010, 18:58:38 UTC
Wow!! That's impressive, running a 5K! Now you can say that you *did* it!!

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tiegirl August 9 2010, 21:46:38 UTC
Thanks! That means I don't have to do it again, right? XD

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agh_4 August 8 2010, 21:56:55 UTC
Yay!

That's a lot of running. A lot. Good jobbbb! *has noting more intelligent to say* :D

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tiegirl August 9 2010, 21:48:12 UTC
Since it seems to me a relatively unintelligent thing to do, I don't think it merits a *lot* of intelligent responses! Hee!

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tiegirl August 9 2010, 21:51:48 UTC
Oh, and THANKS!

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