My very first 5k race

[RB902050]

I wish I could get the satisfaction by running a 5k race, but I can't. The only satisfaction I get is when I do something very few people can do like skiing a first descent because people like me who society deem as losers have to overcompesate by doing the unthinkable. Maybe the day I ski Everest people will be my friend.

[m1k3rsk9]

i just turned 17 and did a 5km race yesterday for guide dogs for the blind. i ran it in 29:02 and it was my first ever race.

[sblade777]

That guy at the end just casually ran on by. :/

[Rdcoaxum]

It's a family affair! It's a family affair! This is AWESOME! Great Job all of you! :)

[1feistydst]

lmao@ "Where's the finish line? Where? Where is it!?" lol, 5k's are a piece of cake now! lol

[ortboys]

Good job! My first 5k was around 30 mins too! But I kept running for over a year and now my 5k time is 17:10!

[qochemist]

Wow...I am so glad that you posted comments because it made me curious enough to take a peak at your page and I found this video. I need some motivation because I am planning to do my first 5K next month. I am on week 5 day 1 of the couch to 5k program and I am still having trouble picturing me doing an actual 5k but since I am a true couch potato this should be interesting to say the least. Any advice? How do you like that Garmin gadget?

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@qochemist Aww thanks for taking a peak girlie! Welcome to my side of the YouTube world :o)

This was my very first 5k. I was scared as heck but I had to face my fear....and now I run like a running fool. I just completed my very first full marathon (26.2 miles) this past June. It was an awesome experience!

Oh wow! I'm excited for you and your first 5k. You CAN do it! Just remember, its not a race against anyone else but yourself!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

@qochemist .....cont'd

You're running against that little voice inside your head that'll tell you to stop running and quit! Just keep going. Whether you walk, run, or jog it, it's still a 5k and when you cross the finishline you can proudly say, "I ran a 5k!" :o)

I actually bought a newer model Garmin. Its the Garmin 305 (its an older model now b/c Garmin is always upgrading). I LOVE it! It's a runner's best friend.

[qochemist]

@Smile2DayTears2Morro - Thanks for the encouraging words... A full marathon!! Wow I am impressed... How long did that take? Any dietary advice that you can give me? I am not looking to loose weight and so I haven't changed my eating but I know that if I did make some dietary adjustments my body will perform a lot better. Any specific things that you can recommend? I know I need to intake more water and I am doing that.

[butterboots89]

I am interested to know how your time is now. I just done my first 5k race last month and came in at 32:16. I am doing my 2nd race on Apr 24 and hope my time has drasticially improved.

[Elendil176]

Guys, I finally did a sub-20 minute 5k. I want to start marathon training, but it seems so daunting. Have any of you done one before?

[friedchicken567]

i love my garmin forerunner. Aiming to break 20 tomorrow

[TheMusicBot]

i know you can do it befor my tim in 5k is 45 min but after 2 months my time is 25 min

[macturbo789]

nice one m8 congratzz

[RianuPatsutona]

haha The 10k (6.2mi) sounds hard...

then again the farthest I've ran was (only) about 5mi during XC practice and (my) Coach said my time was about 49 minutes.... which is good... I think

[keeperbooth]

LOL where's the finish line. Good job!

[davido83]

Yeah if you start heavy training right away you will drop 5 minutes within even a month. It's more mental then anything. I run highschool cross country. 5:03 mile 17:52 5k and the more you run the more you realize it's all about learning how to race! Keep doing local 5k's or find a Susan G Komen one around you. They are a blast! Keep it up! ~Texas

[swampfoxx81]

good job

[snapsoidpablo1]

I like the big sigh when the camera zoomed in on the clock. 4:45.

[ardruma]

Great job on your first 5K! It sounds like it was a fun day!

[tampabayrays23]

i can just imagine its painful at least you finished good luke next time

[spdfrk1087]

Good job I liked this video. I'm training for my first 5K in August. Good luck with your future races!

[tterminal]

I'm fifteen in 9th grade i just ran one today it was like 90 degrees i got around 20 minutes and got fifth place overall

[JFJHTJ]

great job! if you train for a couple months before your next one, you'll drop tons of time. 5k's are great because they dont take a lot from you, and u can be ready for another one in a week easily!

[Jencess777]

great job!

[fleetfeetchick]

haha i really like the begining!

*zooms in*

*sigh*

*turns camera around*

"i dont want to go"

*looks both ways*

"but im going"

haha!:0)

[landgsmith]

The finish line is always "somewhere up there!" Glad you had fun with your first 5k! I hope you have continued running! I have been like a yo yo when it comes to running...I remember when my wife ran her first 5k with me, she was so afraid of coming in last place! Actually, she finished in 33 or 34 minutes and was ahead of about 10 other runners. I was so proud of her that day! Now I am trying to get my 9-year old daughter into running!

[ratliff2006]

You still running?

[shazzamthaman]

i started out just like you. running 11 min miles. i stuck with it 3-4 times a week of running. after 1 year i could run a mile in like 6:30. i didnt even run all to much. just run 2 miles a day. then when the race comes up then boost your milage to 4 or maybe 5 a day if u can. but remember. list to ur body. if its sore or injured. take a day or 2 off. other then that keep running! it helps u live longer!!!

[Petite43]

Hey Amy,

Michelle here...

That's great you guys made it a family affair..

I will be training in fours for my 4th Marathon,I have done three... 1. Rock n'Roll Marathon 26.2 miles,2. Nike Marathon 13.1-half marathon,3. S.F. Marathon 13.1-half,so I am hoping to run a marathon in July 2009.

I also have a protein shake after each Run..

[fantozzi9]

Congratulations on your weight loss and first 5K ! I just did my first one last weekend in Denver. (I use my Garmin, too). Keep going ... Tony from San Diego.

[1ghettogirly]

This is such a good vid!

[Mscubanlink24]

i'm so jealous i want to do it. i can wait to have this baby so that i can train and run a 10k. good job amy

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

When is your due date?? I'm sooo excited for you! Anyway, running 5k's is getting to be very very addictive now. I completed my second 5k last Saturday. I even cut my run finished a lil over 4 minutes than my first one. Theres anothe one coming up soon....hopefully my shin splints are healed by then :o(

[msarcomere]

CONGRATS! Great job!

[MUSTSEEVID]

its a family affair great. love it.

[tellymonster12]

I am so proud of you. It is a hard thing to do. I ran my first half marathon in April, I was so glad to be done. Places i didn't think I had hurt but my training came in handy. I would do your watch me shrink but I am going on vacation to the states in a week and I haven't been home (Chicago)in three years so i plan on eating just about everything in sight but when I get back I will get starting shedding my Checkers, Olive Garden, and Applebees weight. Continue working out, there's an end.

[jeffbaldwinrules]

Nice job, cool video. I read your description and the only thing discouraging is that more people don't decide to get up and get back in shape. Good luck at the next race!!!

[UncleBobbyjr]

I have just started a couch to 5k program. This video was awesome and inspiring. My 5k goal is sept 27. It is sponsored my miles for mammograms. I can't wait to run it.

[pmrozik]

Great job Amy! It's really great to see how you got your whole family involved!

I've done 5k on my own but never in a race and it seems like it's a cool event.

So when are we gonna get to see you run "The Big Race"?

[brinny776]

"Where's the finish line?"..."Where's the finish line?"..Pooh you still sooo funny lol lol lol!!!! Good job girlie keep up the good work!

[smileyousee]

YEA!!!!!! I am sooo proud of you.. YOU DID IT!!!!! :)) You guys put a smile on my face. Great way to spend some family time to be supportive and encourage each other. I like how hubby was running with you ( AWW!!).

[FatalFinesse5]

Good Job!!! I remember when my mom ran a marathon she trained for a long time and said she would never do it again! lol

[bigcrazydogs]

SOOOOOO proud of you, i would have passed out about half a mile in to it...I won't even run towards a doughnut....lol. You and your family are awesome the way you all support eachother...it's refreshing.

[blackandfat]

good job i hade fun watching youre video

[jaye56]

Family fitness is all that! You guys are a beautiful looking family...much love to you

all.

Peace/Jaye

[MzTeaCake]

OMG! I thought you were going to be WALKING! You ran?!? Girl, kudos 2 U! I'm proud of u!!

[syckindahead]

Great start for your new plan! I can hardly wait to see you do the 10k. It's not bad and you'll be ready for it. Keep up the good training and thanks for sharing. :0)

[chellbie]

Your a fabulous inspiration & so are your family!!! So cool:)

[CaliCreed]

You guys did great.  :)

[jescgrl21]

:) good job. you're a great inspiration.

[QuintonTV]

Go head Amy!

I'm so proud of you & the fam!

[Kittykat1374]

YAY Im so proud of you. You did a great job.

[keke25]

Great job Amy!.... at this rate you'll be at your ideal weight in no time :) keep it up!

[mizzpeach01]

CONGRATS!!! IM SOO HAPPY FOR U,I almost felt a tear** ; )

[swanseaboy]

How much did that stopwatch cost that you had?

I need one of those! Really helps you get quicker with runs.

Thanks.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

It was $99.99 (and that was the cheap one)! lol

[swanseaboy]

I bet it costs more over here(England)  Always does!

I'll have a search for it, thanks.

Good luck with your running.

[Seedcovers]

I have always wanted to run a race like that, that is a great accomplishment. Maybe one day.

Sandra

[dancermickey]

Dang girl congrats! U did a great job.

[BeCoily3Paula]

YAY AMY!!!! I wanna do it tooooo!!!!!!!!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Well then let's go!! I'm serious....come on!

[PlatinumRemix84]

that was really really good..i am so proud of you amy...keep up the good work....i bet in a few weeks you will become the next flo-jo..lol

[Mc18nicole]

you go girl!!!

[mikem1027]

Awesome job...it looked like a peice of cake for the 2 boys

[andsanp]

i'm proud of you amy!

[chescaleigh]

CONGRATS! i'm working towards my first 5k as well. i'm so inspired by you! you're amazing

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thanks girlie! Make sure you take your camera w/ you so we can "run" with you! :o)

[deeronz]

That is so awesome!! Good for you!!

[Yekinae2]

Good for you girl!

[scottnaji]

at :18 "I don't want to go"

BUT YOU"VE GOT TO, You Got To GODDAMN IT!

"YOU Can DO IT" (adam sandler)

Seriously at 1:45, 11.somethin' mph honestly sounds about right, i did the math in my head.

(i run a lot)

5:00 get that shit, Come on just a lil bit more

5;20 Fimished!

Yaaaaaaaayy

Good Vid. ^-^

[indenpendentlyyours]

GO AMY!!!

[msbuns]

good job you are doing good girl, you are blessed with the kids running to good job kids and hubby, lets stay moveing smile lets get em them jeans......

[SharmetaB]

(Great Job Amy) That was such a nice family outting.I am going to see if me and my family can do something like that.How often do you and your family go to the YMCA.I asked because we go four to five times a week.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

So far...just once or twice a week. I'm slowly increasing that. I work-out while the kids swim or play basketball! AND the Y has exercise clases too....AWESOME!!! :o)

[chocolatepecandelux]

That looked like a lot of work and a lot of fun!

Congrats.

[BigboyHollywood]

*chanting* "Amy! Amy! Amy! Amy! Amy!"

[diamonddoll1008]

Yea family! I'm proud of you.

[DreamsInPixels]

Omg, this was so inspiring! And you made it a family affair, which is great! So amazing to have the support of your family there...I want to run, too, now! 

Thanks for the inspiration. :o)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Well just go put on your running shows and start running! :o)

[makinmovez247]

Congratulations :0

[jda511]

Woo Hooo !!!! Congrats on completing your first race!

[divinequeen07]

Congrats Amy!!!

[starlamotivates]

How wonderful! You have a beautiful family! Way to go!

[ww1313]

moster is the worst drink in the running business

keep running!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

That was my first time drinking one. I had the low-carb can. It was only 10 calories for the entire can!! It tastes pretty good too!

[krenzzzo]

Outstanding Amy! I rode my bicycle to work yesterday..12 miles. No, I didn't ride it back home and yes I did visit my chiroproactor in the afternoon.

[globaljamaican]

Keep it up and get stronger. I love the fact that you are running together as a family :)

[suebaby28]

Good job Amy!

[kdharri2]

Good job. That was great

[Stepper4life15]

way to go AMY i am soooooo proud of you.

[k420308]

Yay, Amy!!!!

[HoneyLuv321]

Go Amy, Go Amy, Go Amy!!!! *dances*

[hunnyb82]

I meant make us proud!!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Lol....I knew what you meant :o)

[hunnyb82]

Yippie, go Amy go, makes up proud!!!

[RonaRandomRambling]

Hi great job to all of you guys 5k seem like a hard thing to do _ Congrats

[Jizzil]

Yay Amy im so proud of you!!

[shav0nne]

OMG..I'm SOOOO proud of you. :D

HOORAY!!!

:) -Shavonne

[Want2BeNappy]

you go mamaaa

[mercyhurstchic]

Congrats Amy for finishing that race!!! I'm glad that you got your whole family to be involved in the whole fitness thing. Keep it up!!!!

[tara81]

OMG your such a superwoman for finishing that

I always wanted to do something like that but just never tried. Please do get some rest.

Peace

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

As soon as I got home I took a MUCH NEEDED nap! lol Thank you Tara! :o) You can do it too!

[sweetcarolinagirl79]

Great Job Girl! :)

[DanielleRed03]

You go girl!! Outstanding job so proud of you! I'd have probably passed out and got stepped on in the first 5 minute LoL!!

[onlyonesimone]

wow i gotta pick up that Garmin Forerunner 101! i had no idea they had that! I'm so proud of you Amy! I knew you could do it, but your sweetie did play you a little with the finish line. lol. "it's right here." "it's right here." lol.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

The Forerunners are AWESOME. They have so many upgraded models (201, 301, 305....) but the 101 was the cheapest one I could find. It was $99.99.

I kept asking him where the finish line was b/c I didn't see it. I think I could have run a lil faster at the end if I had it in sight.

[barstowmama]

WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU HERE IN CALI!! Woo Hoo! Girl I'd still be running right now so CONGRATULATIONS!

[Lineise]

Way to go!!! I'll be training for a half marathon coming up in November ( wish me luck). Great job, keep up the good work!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Of WOW!! Good luck! I hope to tackle a half marathon one of these days too! Let me know how it goes.....OOOOHHHHhh you should record some of it! :o)

[Imerica1]

YAY AMY! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!! You go, Ya'll!!!

[BlackLadyDiana]

YAY,SIS Y'ALL DID IT,WOO HOO!=D

[mzebony]

WTG Sis! Proud of you and the fam!! Excellent work!

[NewMe1975]

That's awesome Amy!!!! That's so cool that the family did it together, that's wonderful. Your family is sooooooooo cool. You inspire me so much girl.

[ariel19virgo]

congrats~ : )

[riverblauw]

Yes, you did it! Your whole family did it!! How did Coley run?

Did your gadget work good?

Amy, you make me feel so lazy now.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Coley did an awesome job! She ran wayyyy ahead of me. I'm so proud of her! Yup, my lil gadget worked! I'm lovin' it too. It's GPS navigated so I cant "trick" it by running in place b/c it "sees" me lol

[QDNYC]

CONGRATULATIONS! Nice to see it being something that the family did together too..

[ashlee1969]

congratulations, sis! yeah! you did it!  Love ya, Amy!

[nakitac]

WooHOOO! Go Amy! So proud of you:) Thanks for taking us along for the run.

[kemoja]

Great job!!!! You have a lot of stamina, endurance and dedication to complete it. CONGRATS!!!!

[lindieinred]

yay! great job!

[AquariusDaisy]

What an inspiration. A family of runners. I have the same issue of dragging my feet but I'm trying to nix the habit before my 5k in August.

Thanks for posting your first 5k, good stuff.

[MizBossLady]

amy I'm so proud of you!!!! great job. I would have stoped two minutes into...lol j/k.

[justwant2laugh]

lmao!@pass out on the road!

lol@I think I can, I think I can

Giiiirrrl, you betta' than me.

Congrats.

[jaxxy2000]

wow, considering all that I just read in the description I am very proud of you! CONGRATS!

[lovelybyfar]

Congrats!!! You are definitely an inspiration!!!It is great how you and your family are always doing thing AS a family!!

[LadyBlackReign]

I'm so proud of ya'll. I can't run anymore due to an injury and I miss it like crazy. I'll have to live vicariously though your vids.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Oh no.....you can never run anymore? :o(

[pigwease]

What an amazing family you have. Great job Amy, you did so good!:)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thank you!

[Dirtywayne80]

Looks real health;thats for sure.

I hope you had losts of water and did your warm-ups and all :)

~WaYnE~

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Yeah, I burned plenty of calories!! Plus I'm sure my body will thank me pretty soon!

[XlaviathanX]

Great Job to all of you .. I don't think I could last 10 sec .. I'm a smoker and I really need to QUIT it ...Travis

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

I didn't think I could last 10 seconds either but I would have never forgiven myself if I would have given up and not crossed that finish line. :o) And you know what Travis?? I'm pretty sure that there were plenty of smokers out there running this morning.....so you can do it too! :o)

[Mil85]

the most important thing is that you finished...I know it ain't easy...I have to start getting myself in shape too...just cause I'm skinny don't mean I'm healthy :(

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Well lets get in shape together then!! :o)

[torigirl35]

congrats on that miss amy. take care. ciao for now.

*tori*

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thank you so much Tori! :o) Hugs

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thanks-a-million!

[LUVNHAPPINESS]

Very nice! Congrats lil Sis! I know you all were tired but your bodies sure appreciate it. Keep it up!  I wanna see footage from the 10K!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Aww thank you big sis! Tired is an understatment!! lol My body is feeling every foot of that race right about now!

[CoreyLove00]

Congrats!!!..i enjoy seeing family fun vid~ you guys seem like very proud parent...Outstanding/Encouragi­ng for ALL!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Aww thank you CL. I really appreciate that!

[made024]

wooh! good job!! =)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

lol Thank you!

[RealNiceDiva]

Good job!! Thanks for sharing~

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thank you....and you're welcome! :)

[iAMMMmotherhood]

LOL @ "here we go like a herd of cattle"!

You said the 10K's 6.2 miles. How many miles is the 5K?

Where are the black folks??! LOL! YAY, I saw one! One of us!

Sweetie finished before you? Come on Amy, you can do it! You gotta beat him next time!

The last pic is so cute!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

A 5k is 3.1 miles :o) I saw a few of us colored folk!! Haaaa! lol Seriously though, there were only a few of us out there. Sweetie ran with me the entire time. He ran ahead at the end so he could record me at the finish line. He's been in the Army for almost 16 years....so he could have EASILY beaten me....FOR NOW....Buuuuaaahahaaa!!!

[InShapeFor08]

haha!! lovin the freak nasty playing in the backround!!

yay!!! go amy!! gooooo!!! i'm so proud of you!! i cried a lil, lol

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Yeah I know! My kiddies were gettin' their groove on when that song started playin'! lol Thank you Monie!

[cocomini]

GO AMY! GO AMY!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

lol! Thx!

[JAZZIIBOO]

Ooh Chile!!! I am so very proud of you!! You are my inspiration...hmmmm, maybe I should.......NAH!!!! LOL!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thank you Jazzy Pooh! Haaa, yeah you should get out there and run a 5k too! :o) If I can do it....ANYONE can do it! Trust me!

[chrisdotwynn]

congratulations!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thank you! :o)

[redbigbabytalks]

5 k , gorl do the damn thang !!!! good for you.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Lol!!! :o) Hopefully my next 5k will be a lil easier :o(

[Latonya76]

WTG! U did great! I'm so happy for you!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thank you soooo much! :o)