C25K COMMUNITY / KELLY SANCHEZ

Her first 5K, at 44.

Kelly shared that she began running with C25K at age 44. Her first race was a 5K Color Run, which she finished in 54 minutes. Later she completed a half marathon, using both running and walking.

Original photo shared by Kelly Sanchez in the C25K community

Her story also describes enjoying races with a friend and having her son join her for a race. The milestone began with getting started, rather than a fast finish.

Photo shared by Kelly Sanchez. Story shared in the C25K Facebook album on June 5, 2013. Read the original post. Individual journeys and results vary.

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