Jonathan Does Life: "Only" a 5K

Second Wind.

I see a lot of fitblers training for their first 5K, and occasionally someone will say something to almost apologize for being proud of their accomplishments toward that goal. That it is “only” a 5K. Folks, this is not “only” a 5K. You are doing an AWESOME thing! I know there are others who are…

Seriously, thank you for that encouragement! It’s hard (albeit inspiring!) being the new person to running and seeing the successes of those who are far more advanced. I really do try hard not to compare my achievements with others, even if they DO seem monumental to me, it’s easy to believe that others will see them as small. So, again, THANK YOU, Jonathan, and all of you wonderful fitblrs for proving that “thought process” as wrong and who stand, cheering the rest of us on! It means more to me than you know!

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shandoeslife said: Thank you for this! It’s like you read my negative thoughts and addressed them head on. I found myself having this exact thought this weekend as I was huffing and puffing on the track thinking how hard this was and it was “only” a 5k. for a 5K and
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HERE HERE….NOW HEAR THIS….
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happyhealthyheidi said: Thank you! Very well said! I see this so much too and hate it; shout out and be proud of what you’ve done!
rxingmyazzoff said: Great words!! And I totally agree. Right after I finished my first 5k I felt amazing!!!
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full-iron said: So glad you posted this…I was thinking the SAME EXACT THING! SO GLAD YOU ADDRESSED THIS!
rashls said: Thanks for the reminder!
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effthisdiet said: I love this! Thank you so much for posting it.
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