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To tell you all I hit a PB in my 5k time?!

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shesarunnershesatrackstar · 02/05/2026 15:07

I’m a fat, slow runner. No two ways about it. But I hit a PB today of 44 minutes, non stop! It’s the first time I’ve run that far without stopping. I’m pushing myself for a long distance race next year and I’m so proud. Not ashamed to say I shed a few tears when I got home. My family don’t understand running so don’t see the big deal but I am so happy 🥹

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DramaAlpaca · 02/05/2026 15:08

Well done!

Alucard55 · 02/05/2026 15:09

That's brilliant well done!

FryingPam · 02/05/2026 15:09

Congrats! Keep going!

FedUpOfThisGCSEmalarkey · 02/05/2026 15:10

Well done! Great achievement! That’s about my 5k time too (also fat and slow!). Keep going, you’re doing great

Ponoka7 · 02/05/2026 15:11

Surely they understand you gaining stamina and that achievement? That should be enough for them to congratulate you.

FloralDeerPattern · 02/05/2026 15:12

Well done, you should be proud of yourself! It's a great feeling pushing your body and realising what you are capable of.

Rewis · 02/05/2026 15:13

Amazing! Well done 👏🏻

daffodilll · 02/05/2026 15:14

Well done!

dizzydizzydizzy · 02/05/2026 15:15

Well done! ExDP ignored my running too. I know how it feels.

Keep at it, despite them!

HermioneWeasley · 02/05/2026 15:23

🥳

CoatiCutie · 02/05/2026 15:25

Well done! I was so happy and proud of myself for running 1k non stop the other day! I totally understand!

midnights92 · 02/05/2026 15:25

Congrats! Every single PB is hard won and worth celebrating, you're right to be proud 🎉

WalkAway7 · 02/05/2026 15:25

shesarunnershesatrackstar · 02/05/2026 15:07

I’m a fat, slow runner. No two ways about it. But I hit a PB today of 44 minutes, non stop! It’s the first time I’ve run that far without stopping. I’m pushing myself for a long distance race next year and I’m so proud. Not ashamed to say I shed a few tears when I got home. My family don’t understand running so don’t see the big deal but I am so happy 🥹

Very well done OP 👏
you are amazing - keep going!

shesarunnershesatrackstar · 02/05/2026 15:26

Ponoka7 · 02/05/2026 15:11

Surely they understand you gaining stamina and that achievement? That should be enough for them to congratulate you.

No they hate anything to do with running 🤣 it’s more like “oh that’s great for you, congrats” but they don’t really understand what it means 😂

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MJFEB2026 · 02/05/2026 15:36

Well done! Running for 44 minutes non stop is amazing!

Namechangedforthisoneyep · 02/05/2026 15:36

Love this!!!!!! Welldone you!

shesarunnershesatrackstar · 02/05/2026 15:38

MJFEB2026 · 02/05/2026 15:36

Well done! Running for 44 minutes non stop is amazing!

It was bloody hard. I think I’ve got a long way to go before I can do my half marathon 🤣

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WoolerOwl · 02/05/2026 15:41

Well done! (From another slow runner with a similar time: less fat than I was and, more importantly, feeling fitter every day!).

LittleGreenDuck · 02/05/2026 15:43

Well done, keep at it. The longer distances will come in time. Congratulations on the PB 🙌🏻

Sparklybat · 02/05/2026 15:46

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

RunningJo · 02/05/2026 15:47

Brilliant! well done. 🙌🏻

Madamblueshoes · 02/05/2026 15:53

That's amazing! It's really special to hit a PB so hats off to you. It's hard work so well done 👏

shesarunnershesatrackstar · 02/05/2026 15:55

WoolerOwl · 02/05/2026 15:41

Well done! (From another slow runner with a similar time: less fat than I was and, more importantly, feeling fitter every day!).

A week ago I didn’t think I could run a KM without stopping, yet here I am! I’m pushing myself further and further each day

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FrLarryDuff · 02/05/2026 15:58

Well done! It’s such a good feeling. I also got a PB last week at ParkRun.

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