Virtual 5K first timer saying hi!

[loislane]

I've never done any runDisney event before but a friend convinced me to sign up for one of this summer's virtual races. I'm not a runner. I'm 51, overweight, out of shape, but love all things Disney. I had been working out regularly this year, then I fell on my hip and bruised it pretty badly, followed by an injury to my shoulder. Then a few weeks ago, covid finally found me. Anyway, I decided to do an indoor walking workout this morning and my mind said "today's the day" so once the workout was done, I literally walked laps in the street in front of my house until I hit 5K.
And that's my first runDisney story! LOL. I'm cruising next month and hoping to snag my Castaway Cay 5K medal, too.

 

[Jillfo]

Congratulations on your 5k finish!

 

[SheHulk]

Hi!
Welcome to runDisney and congrats on your first 5k! I hope it's the first of many.

 

[loislane]

Hi!
Welcome to runDisney and congrats on your first 5k! I hope it's the first of many.

Thanks - not my first 5K ever - just my first Disney one. I do have pretty bad arthritis so my running days are mostly behind me, but I can still do a mean walk!

 

[Cabius]

Welcome!!

 

[NeedMoreMickey]

Once you done one virtual runDisney it's so easy to sign up for more until you convince yourself to do one in person.

 

[lookingforsunshine]

Welcome!!! Enjoy the cruise! Would love a Castaway 5K report.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Congrats on your first runDisney 5K! But be warned, runDisney is a fun but dangerously addictive hobby!

 

[XoxoAmy]

Congrats! Great story. Maybe do a 5k in person one day (April? Spring surprise registration is later this month) - its soooooo much fun! (And you can walk it!)