r/BeginnersRunning • • 1d ago

Around 14 weeks of running 3 times a week, finally got under 40 mins for my 5k!

26 year old 5"1 female, finally made it under 40 for my 5k! Running has helped me a lot mentally and I can't wait to try get under 35 now!

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u/Specialist_Mango1770 1d ago

Congrats!!!

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u/TheNamesKT_ 1d ago

Thank you!!😁

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u/RiverofWerds 1d ago

Great job!! The time will get quicker, just funny rush it and listen to your body and focus on your recovery.

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u/TheNamesKT_ 1d ago

I will thank you!😁

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u/RiverofWerds 1d ago

You are welcome!

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u/diaphanous-ink 1d ago

Congrats!! And great job on increasing your average cadence!!

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u/TheNamesKT_ 1d ago

Thanks! 😁 yeah its great to be seeing the improvements in real time!

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u/PinkUnicorn969 1d ago

Congratulations!! You should be so proud of yourself 🎉