Tateman Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 So a little back story. I have been trying to do the C25K app over the last year. About 3 times I started it over. I originally signed up for the 2014 Sharks Fitness Faceoff earlier in the year. I thought by the time the 5k comes, I will have completed the C25K, and been training more. My last challenge I had gotten into Week 7 Day 1. So a 25 minute run. At that time, it was my longest ever. Then I hurt my hamstring, and didn't run for 3 weeks.This latest challenge I was able to get back out there. Though I repeated week 6. Of course I wasn't even close to 5k distance yet. I ended up finishing off week 7 last week before my 5K on Sunday. So yesterday, I had lots of doubts that I could even come close to finishing. Last week on my 25 minute runs I did get to 2 miles though. So at least I knew I could do that. The 5k runners started at 8:15am. I never ran a 5k before, so I didn't exactly know what to expect. I had a friend there who has done a few races though, so he gave me a few tips. The beginning was a bit hectic. I wanted to make sure I didn't start off at too fast a pace, but I didn't realize I would be dodging so many people. I lined up towards the back some because I knew I wouldn't be flying out the gate like the sub 8 minute a mile people. It seemed like for the first quarter mile or more I was dodging and weaving in and out of groups of people. Some people would be running, then randomly stop. I knwo they usually ask people to be towards the right if you are going slow, or walking. Not many were following this though. Still, I was doing ok. I would check my watch to try to keep on a decent pace. I did hydrate pretty well the day before, but I didn't have any water with me during the run. Next time I will make sure to care some with me. There was one station along the way, so I did slow up to grab water. I almost had to stop when someone upped and stopped right in front of me to throw away the cup. Luckily I was able to avoid him. I hit 2 miles in, and was still going pretty fast. I had the thoughts of "ok, this is as far as I have ever run in my life." But i just kept telling myself to keep pushing. Every time I would check my pace, I knew I was getting closer and closer to the finish. 2.5 miles in, I think i started to slow up more. I just had to keep reminding myself that I was almost there. After one turn we could see the SAP center where the event was taking place. So I get a little adrenaline boost. Know I know we are getting close. Then the final turn towards the finish line. I really try to turn on the speed. Maybe even too early. Then I crossed the finish line, and grabbed my medal. IMG_20140629_085939 by Will Tate, on Flickr So my first ever 5k I got done in 37 minutes. I've never run that distance before, and was overjoyed knowing that I actually ran it all without stopping to walk. I posted to facebook: Hell yeah this 269lb just ran a 5k! No stopping!IMG_20140629_085830 by Will Tate, on Flickr So it was a really great feeling for me. I went into the day not sure if I could do it. I just knew if I ran it all, I would feel amazing. It was an awesome feeling 11 Quote Tateland.com, Instagram, Fitbit Link to comment
fleaball Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 That is awesome sauce, sir! Way to go. 1 Quote Level 69 Battle Kitten Battle Log | Current Challenge MyFitnessPal | Fitbit | Duolingo Ici je vis la vie que j'ai choisie Je suis partie pour reconstruire ma vie C'est dit, c'est ainsi Link to comment
EricMN Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Rock. Star. I know whose bib number I would have been chasing! 1 Quote Rebel Scum - Current Challenge Link to comment
Tateman Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Looks like my official numbers are in. officialresult by Will Tate, on Flickr So overall int he 5k I placed 530 out of 1256 runners. 39th in my age bracket, and 212th in all males. I'll take that 5 Quote Tateland.com, Instagram, Fitbit Link to comment
Inferno145 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Way to Go, Tateman! That is totally kicking butt! Im still trying to Run a complete 5K myself. I use the Run/Walk method, and am trying to work towards what you just accomplished. Thank You for mor Inspiration! Quote Challenge Feed: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/52063-infernos-2nd-alarm/ Daily Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/50174-infernos-epic-quest-to-defeat-the-end-boss/#entry1095270 Link to comment
Tateman Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 You can get it. I think the biggest thing I learned during C25K training was that breathing was crucial for me. As long as I could control the rate I was breathing, my pace usually stayed pretty consistent. 3 Quote Tateland.com, Instagram, Fitbit Link to comment
Tehya Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Awesome Tateman! You're inspiring me to try running again!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Tehya Here is myfitnesspal account Here is my battle log Here is my character Link to comment
Haikoo Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Fantastic! Congrats. May this be the first of many milestones for you. Quote STR 7.2 | DEX 3.5 | STA 5.8 | CON 8.4 | WIS 5.55 | CHA 5.5 Most Recent Challenge Link to comment
The Borg Queen Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Great work!!! Quote Class and Profession: Level 23 Borg Queen Link to comment
royhandy Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Awesome work! Keep going! Quote Link to comment
Tateman Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Thanks I took a little longer then I wanted to off of running afterwards, but I am back out there running again. Week 8 of C25K I am hoping to get running even faster and farther. I have a Spartan Stadium Series Sprint in August 1 Quote Tateland.com, Instagram, Fitbit Link to comment
dano_06 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Excellent work sir!Cool medal too Quote Link to comment
kirstenanke Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Impressive!! I've just started C25K this week and so far my first goal is to run for 10 minutes without stopping lol!... So a whole 5K is awesome!! Quote Link to comment
Prairie Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Nicely done! And great result, particularly for a first run! Quote Race: Ferret | Class: Assassin | Level: 4 | STR: 6 DEX: 3 STA: 1 CON: 5 WIS: 7 CHA: 3Battle Log | Challenges: 1, 2, 3 Link to comment
Tateman Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Excellent work sir!Cool medal too Thanks I liked the medal too. Impressive!! I've just started C25K this week and so far my first goal is to run for 10 minutes without stopping lol!... So a whole 5K is awesome!!just keep at it I have re ran weeks, started it over, and taken a week or so off. Technically, i still haven't finished the C25K program. I started it up again his week though. So in week 8. Just need to finish week 9 to be done haha. Nicely done! And great result, particularly for a first run!Thanks. I ended up finishing much faster then I thought I would. 2 Quote Tateland.com, Instagram, Fitbit Link to comment
Tehya Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Tateman - https://toughmudder.com/mudder-nation/blog/top-5-myths-about-doing-tough-mudder?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=&utm_campaign=blog_2014_14_07_10Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Tehya Here is myfitnesspal account Here is my battle log Here is my character Link to comment
TennisGeek Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Woot! Woot! Great job, man! 1 Quote Racquet wielding rock gnome: Ranger - L6 - STR: 13, DEX: 8, STA: 13.5, CON: 12, WIS: 14, CHA: 11 Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition…Stay hungry. Stay foolish.†– Steve Jobs, Stanford University, 2005 You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take. -- Wayne Gretzky 6Wks Challenges: #9, #8, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2.5, #2, #1Match records MyFitnesspal Fitbit Runtastic Strava Link to comment
ChristArtist Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 You are an inspiration to many of us!If I could get my knees to believe my 240 frame was ok to bounce on them...I'd run in a heart beat! On the other hand...you have showed that with training - our bodies can do what we want them to do!I would love the feeling of running through the finish line!I enjoyed it when I walked through! Great Job! 1 Quote In His hands and Under His wings, Phil 4:13; Is 40:31; Jer 29:11 Adventurer by choice Link to comment
Tehya Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 You are an inspiration to many of us!If I could get my knees to believe my 240 frame was ok to bounce on them...I'd run in a heart beat! On the other hand...you have showed that with training - our bodies can do what we want them to do!I would love the feeling of running through the finish line!I enjoyed it when I walked through! Great Job! ChristArtist - Hun - YOU CAN! I'm about the same and I try to run. Yes i know you have other things going on with your body, but you don't need to lose weight to convince your body you can run. You need to make sure its okay with your dr and then listen to your body, but just start. Start slowly, maybe like a fast walk first and then slowly increase speed as you get use to it and have your breathing under control. 2 Quote Tehya Here is myfitnesspal account Here is my battle log Here is my character Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sweet!! (We have the same watch.) 1 Quote Level 63 Human ... Oath of Ancients Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 14 | DEX: 14| CON: 17 | INT: 17 | WIS: 17 | CHA: 14 The SIde Tracked Quest (rough draft) Link to comment
Shello Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 This is an awesome Woot, Tateman. Very inspiring. KUDOS to you. 1 Quote Race: Amazonian Ogre Princess | Class: Ranger | Profession: SuperHero | Affiliation: Doodlie and Pancake for Life Respawn Challenge Arcs: 2021 | 2022 I am not saying I am Wonder Woman. I am just saying no one has ever seen me and Wonder Woman together in the same room. Original Spawn Challenges 2014 - 2020: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 , 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, ?? Roadmaps: 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 Starting weight = 290.4 (2014); Current weight = 241.2; Total pounds lost: 49.2 Link to comment
Aerinity Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Huzzah! It's always awesome when you're able to accomplish something like that. Quote Race: Alive | Class: Ranger | Level: 7 | STATS: Whoops~ (Yes, that's totally a stat! I checked, I swear!... >.>) Understand that everyone needs time. Understand that everyone deserves patience. Understand that healing, and change take countless seconds, minutes and hours before real health of body and mind can be obtained at all."Everything lost is meant to be found."Becoming a part of the X-men: #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 | Current Link to comment
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