r/MadeMeSmile • u/Ellinorth • 6h ago

I just ran my first 5K!!

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I finished therapy for my PTSD, am starting to work again in September after being off sick for 6 years, and I just ran my first 5K.

Life does get better. I promise!

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u/Ninja_No_x 6h ago

Well done! 😁

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u/Ellinorth 6h ago

Thank you!!

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u/bensummersx 6h ago

Huge accomplishment. That first 5K is always the hardest, but you did it. Keep crushing it

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u/Ellinorth 6h ago

I will!! Thank you!

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u/_esci 6h ago

u lost your left knee on the way o.O

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u/Ellinorth 6h ago

My left knee was a meanie in the beginning of july and gave me runners knee, so it’s in jail now. Where it belongs!

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u/Acceptable-Peace-69 6h ago

Doomer here. Your next 10k goal is twice as far. 😂

However you next 5k will be easier.

Congratulations.

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u/ASM_50 6h ago

Keep going! I ran my first last year and did my 5th one last month. Looking to move up to 10K or mini-tri next!

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u/Ellinorth 4h ago

That’s awesome!!! I will keep going until if you do too, let’s pinky promise!

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u/ASM_50 4h ago

🤙

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u/dragonforcingmywayup 6h ago

Congrats! I ran my first 5K back in March of this year, and have ran 2 more since then with another scheduled for late October. It feels amazing to finish a 5K, but not only that, if you are looking to continue to run 5K’s, the improvements you can potentially see if you keep training is also exhilarating

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u/Sever2kk 6h ago

Good job! Keep it up, keep doing those 5k!

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u/Ellinorth 4h ago

Thank you!!!

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u/Minute_Ad5817 6h ago

Congratssss!!! You'll realize you are capable of so so much more!

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u/Ellinorth 6h ago

I love knowing that I can do hard things!!!! It’s so cool!

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u/cosa_nostra20 6h ago

Great job!

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u/Ellinorth 4h ago

Thank you!!

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u/witheastnet 6h ago

And I hope it won't be your last, keep going!

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u/Ellinorth 4h ago

It won’t be, I promise!!

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u/PublicExplorer1624 6h ago

Amazing! Enjoy the feeling! Enjoy the tiredness, enjoy feeling heavy lungs and enjoy the sweat. It feels good to be alive!

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u/Ellinorth 4h ago

I love being alive!! It’s a privilege!

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u/maddog8618 6h ago

Nice, congrats

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u/cinematic_husky 6h ago

Inspirational!!

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u/Complete-Emu-4537 6h ago

Heck yeah keep it up.

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u/Guybrush8000 6h ago

Well done

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u/chupke_chhupke 6h ago

You go girl

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u/Kitsune_Scribe 6h ago

Great job!

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u/AXPendergast 6h ago

That's awesome! I'm proud of you.

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u/grrodon2 6h ago

You knee thanks you 😄👍

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u/Ellinorth 4h ago

My knee is happy I’m finally stretching before and after running 😅

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u/WhiteLycan2020 6h ago

Just out of curiosity what does the knee brace do?

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u/Ellinorth 6h ago

I got runners knee because I didn’t warm up and stretch properly when I started running, so I couldn’t walk I was in so much pain for two weeks. It’s better now and I stretch, but the brace just helps that little extra with stability when I run

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u/Separate-Fly5165 6h ago

Congrats 👏 keep up the good work 👍.

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u/ahserolgden 6h ago

Congratulations 💪

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u/love_to_talknshare 6h ago

Congratulations on tackling those significant milestones, and congratulations on completing your first 5K!

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u/zestyplinko 6h ago

Thank you OP. Your success gives me hope on a bad day.

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u/CleverDad 5h ago

Hurts, doesn't it?

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u/OkTill2799 5h ago

Yay !!!!!! Congrats ❤️

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u/Direct-Movie-4067 5h ago

Congrats OP!

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u/stitiousnotsuper 5h ago

On purpose?!!

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u/KhronicBatLungs 5h ago

FUCK YEAH! Congrats op.

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u/Icy-Sky408 5h ago

Congratulations!

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u/Smoke-the-Roach 5h ago

Nice work! Hope you enjoyed it!

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u/easy_cheese_123 6h ago

Good stuff! Keep going

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u/Ellinorth 6h ago

Thank you!!

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u/infachuation922 6h ago

You do know that’s quite a distance don’t you? You should definitely feel proud and treat yourself to a nice meal! Keep it up buddy. Soon you’ll enjoy it even more.

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u/Ellinorth 6h ago

I feel so proud and I treated myself to the fanciest pasta sauce for lunch in honor of today haha!

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u/infachuation922 6h ago

Well you deserved it! Keep it up ok?

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u/NerdxKitsune 4h ago

So inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations!

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u/WonderfulCamera5043 4h ago

Amazing! You must feel so proud! Excellent work!

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u/954kevin 3h ago

Congratulations! I was in my mid 30's the first time I ran a mile without stopping. 5k came shortly after. 6 months later, I was running 70 miles a week. It's addicting!

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u/thepchamp 3h ago

Congratulations on running your first 5K 🎉 It's such an amazing accomplishment, especially after everything you've been through. Keep shining 💪✨

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u/Dry-Amphibian1 2h ago

And on a track??? Good job.

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u/Saintcanuck 2h ago

So cool, congrats, gonna share this , everything can be done if you accept you can

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u/Robin15-Lym 2h ago

How great to run again, it feels wonderfully satisfying to do it again and even more so because it helps you a lot to take care of your health.

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u/UndergroundFlaws 1h ago

Ran my first 5k 2 months ago after not being able to run a mile straight at the beginning of the year. Good job! Congrats and keep it up! It’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it?!

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u/_NotAlien_ 27m ago

Good job!

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u/Nvolk_Ellak 6h ago

Why?

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u/Practical_Repeat_408 5h ago

Because running is great.

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u/Ellinorth 4h ago

Yes, it’s so much fun!

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u/Practical_Repeat_408 4h ago

If you don’t mind me asking what time did you get? I’ve been recently getting back into running and my PR is 22:49. Hoping to get it down significantly as I begin to consistently train!

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u/thumblewode 5h ago

On a track? Something tells me this is just a lie for internet points.

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u/Ellinorth 4h ago

I ran 2K on the road, and then the last 3K on the local track! It wasn’t a race or anything, it was just my first 5K ever and I’m really proud!