4th of July 5k race

[Dan]

Well it has been 3 months since I began my training and yesterday on the 4th of July, I ran my first 5k race. Believe it or not, after all the griping I have been doing the whole way, I actually enjoyed it. I think it might have been getting back into competition, starting to look better, doing something with my wife and friends (that didn't involve drinking, at least till after lol), or all of it together that made it enjoyable.

Here are my results of the Coronado 5k 2009
Place Name # Age Div Time Pace
417 DANIEL LUNA 2333 34 29/57 M San Diego CA 28:39 9:14
533 MARITES LUNA 2334 28 37/77 F San Diego CA 30:06 9:42

I want to thank my wife for joining me on my training. Without her I don't think I would have finished, and Amy for setting a faster pace to push me to get such a good time. I also would like to thank Chet. If I haven't stumbled onto this blog, I would have never thought about running as a goal while I get financially fit.

Oh by the way, next race is another 5k in Balboa Park at the end of August and I am shooting for 24 minutes. I'll let you know how it goes.

Dan

[Chett]

Dan,

Congratulations on finishing your first 5k. I know what you mean about getting back into competition and doing something positive with your family. That is awesome that your wife ran with you, please congratulate her for me. If you have any pictures from the 5k please upload them here I would love for you to share them with the other members.

To stay on track keep setting short term goals, either more 5ks in your future, or find a marathon about six months away and go for it! As your finding out running isn't about beating everyone else, it's about setting personal challenges and then going after them.

Congratulations again and thank you for being a part of this site.

Chett