I started running because my doctor said I needed to do something about my blood pressure. I'm 37 and a mom of two under 5. Finding time to train was the hardest part.
I ran at 5am before the kids woke up. Some mornings I only got 15 minutes. I was slow. So slow.
Seeing Marcus's progress in the community kept me going. He started from nothing too. When he broke 25 minutes I thought, maybe I can at least finish one without walking.
This Saturday I did it. 5K in 31:24. No stops. My husband watched the kids and stood at the finish line. My oldest made me a medal out of cardboard.
31:24 might not sound fast to anyone else. But for me it's everything.
The barrier that was broken
Complete a 5K without stopping
Run 5 kilometers continuously without walking breaks
When I started running two years ago I couldn't do a single mile without stopping. My first 5K time was 34 minutes. I'm a software developer. I sit at a desk all day. Nobody in my friend group runs. My …