My First 5K
I posted this in the Wildcat forum but I wanted to blog about it too. The 5K was good until I hit the finish line. I don’t know what my time was because the guy taking the numbers was yelling at me for putting it in the wrong place. No one told me where to pin my number so I pinned it to my back. I have never done a race before so I didn’t know anything. I know I went over my goal of one hour but I am not sure how far over I was. The last time I looked at the clock it read 1:07. But I don’t know if it turned to 1:08 before I actually hit the finish line. I emailed the contact for the race, ranted about the jerk, and asked if she could possibly look up my time. I hate that I went from totally happy to feeling stupid in the mater of 3 seconds. Then I got extremely angry once I realized I felt cheated out of such a major accomplishment.
I was not the last person across the finish line. I was 2nd to last. I don’t care about that. I FINISHED my first 5K! Next time I will do better and enjoy it more. I will ask all the questions so I am not made to feel stupid. I need to focus on the positive and not allow the jerk so much power over my life. He probably doesn’t even remember me and will never give me a second thought.
So at one point I wasn’t sure I would make it. I was so tired and out of breath. I did not train enough, which is a mistake I will not make again. Now I want to do another. This is such a great way to push myself to do more. I love that I did this. It is something I have always wanted to do. I know I would not have been able to do it 50 pounds ago. Makes me wonder what I will be able to do after another 50 pounds is gone. I love putting my body through it’s paces. I have a body that works! Oh my God, my body works!!! It’s doesn’t work as well as most, but it is not broken. YEAH!!!
I almost forgot the woman who finished last. She was in her 50’s she was amazing. Her name is Lu. She trotted 5 to 10 steps behind me that whole way. She was wearing this jingly scarf thing that was annoying at first, but I missed it when she fell behind. At the end it was a beautiful sound. She was a fighter, perky and full of gusto till the end. I am so glad she was part of my first 5K.
YOU ARE AMAZING! What courage, determination, and commitment to yourself!! You are my hero!!!
By the way, that guy razzing you about your number being pinned in the wrong place–there’s a special place in hell reserved just for him. JERK!
Thanks so much, I needed to hear that.
I AM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU JESSIE!!!!!!! You’ll never forget this! And the next one you’ll be even faster and more experienced. I wish I really was there to watch you reach the finish line. I’d have probably been crying tears of joy. I knew you could do it!!!!
I’m sorry you felt cheated, it was a truly great accomplishment. Next time will be better, in every way. Congratulations on finishing. (and not last)
YES! We knew you could do this and, more importantly, *you* knew you could do this!
I will so be carrying you in my heart during my own 5K–you’re a rock star, it’s true!
AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!! Never let anyone take away the wonderfulness of the awesome job YOU did!
Congrats! I remember my first fiveK and the HUGE feeling of accomplishment…They will QUICKLY become addicting…GOOD JOB!!!!
wow great job, u are truly a person to look up to i just did a breast cancer 3 mile walk and i hope to be doing more things like that i had a lot of fun. im so happy u got to do something u always wanted to and never could i hope this summer ill beable to take my kids to the park and ride all the rides and not worry if the bar will fit lol
Congratulations on your accomplishment. I don’t have the courage to take on a 5K yet or any other race for that matter. You should be so proud of yourself. You finished and that is so impressive. Keep at it and you’ll see how much more you will improve. I’m so so happy for you!
Yayyyy—you did it. Forget the jerk…and enjoy your victory for everything its worth.
I am doing a program–couch to 5 k…I can barely do these first few days–so that you completed the race is freaking awesome.
Whooohoooo-you go girl!
Thanks for sharing this with us, not just your team. It is inspiring to others to hear this.
yeahhh for you. I am so so so happy for you.. You finished weren’t last and you pushed yourself. You rock Jessie..
Incredible
the guy well screw him I hope by now you are just loving the fact that you did a 5 K… and not focus on that ass
SOOOO proud of you!!!! I agree with Kerstin, screw that guy!! Focus on your accomplishment!!
yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy~~~~~~~~~~~~!! HI FIVE HON!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You did it and that is all that matters. I’m sooooo proud of you! The guy can kiss my Asian ass!!!!
That is soooo AWESOME!!! Congrats! You did GREAT!!!
*that small man can kiss all of our asses!!!
Awesomeo job!
you have alot to be proud of. forget what happened and just relish the thrill of victory. YOU DID IT!
Way to go Jessie! You should reallt be proud of yourself! Hey take ur picture and send it into TOPS too. Tell them all about it. Don’t focus on the jerk. lol He didn’t do it, you did! The 5K that is!
“I almost forgot the woman who finished last. She was in her 50’s she was amazing. Her name is Lu. She trotted 5 to 10 steps behind me that whole way. She was wearing this jingly scarf thing that was annoying at first, but I missed it when she fell behind. At the end it was a beautiful sound. She was a fighter, perky and full of gusto till the end. I am so glad she was part of my first 5K.”
U r the SWEETEST person ever I think! I am so so so proud of u if I dont tell u enough!