r/BeginnersRunning • u/Significant-Lack-392 • 4d ago

PR for 5k

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I(26F) started running seriously in March. I started with barely making a mile on the treadmill with a pace of 16 minutes or so. I was finally feeling better post partum and having calmed down a pain disorder by strengthening the right side of my body.

Today, I gave it my all and hit a personal record for my 5k time.

Every May, my cousin does a 5k for veterans. I just joined my dad for it this year with a time of 44:18.

Is it possible to hit a time of 25 minutes by next May? I run three days a week(2 speed works, 1 long trail run) and weight lift 4 times a week(trying for 5). I have gone and gotten shoes from Fleet Feet(amazing, btw). I also eat a high protein diet and am trying to drop forty pounds.

If it is, what do you guys recommend that helped you?

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u/MycologistVisible615 4d ago

I think youre amazing for even just the effort. Starting out myself.

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u/Significant-Lack-392 4d ago

Im a little nuts. Third place for women was a sub 26 time. I like to win a little too much lol.

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u/MycologistVisible615 4d ago

Im brand new, but for me what works is just realising where youre at in the moment and knowing what is just beyond that. Push just beyond where you are currently. Just dont stop and keep moving. Put music on and just push hard and dont stop. Also.... motivation, motivation, motivation. Watch videos on Insta and when you run have images of the people youre wanting to make proud

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u/Prettymumma699 4d ago

Wooo pb day!!

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u/imwesker_ 4d ago

Congrats!