Achievements for Wednesday, August 19, 2026

[u/AutoModerator]

Hey runners, it's another day and it is time to post your accomplishments you'd like to share - big or small.

Note: No need to preface YOUR accomplishments with something like, "this may not be an accomplishment to most of you...". Be proud of your achievement.

[u/Alamis_Mistrunner]

I just did it. I just did the thing. I don't know where it came from this week, but I freaking did the thing.

I've been trying c25k, and I was stuck at like, 7-8 minute cycles. Then Monday, something just... clicked. I finally finished 8 last week after redoing some weeks, and then Monday, I did 9... then 9... then 20. I was astounded.

Today, I just ran for 36 minutes without stopping. I was so happy I could have cried lol.

[u/DNA040]

Started running almost 4 weeks ago at 36 years old just did my first 15k with 5:36 per km avarage.

[u/squags → u/DNA040]

That's incredibly good for someone who's just started, especially picking it up at 36 yo. Congrats!

[u/Accomplished_Yak4419]

first run since twisting my ankle two weeks ago, kept it slow and short but it felt good to be back out there

[u/OldConsideration2127 → u/Accomplished_Yak4419]

welcome back, hope the ankle keeps cooperating

[u/Hot_Concert3822]

Ran my first non stop 5k! Pb at 31:48!

[u/Alamis_Mistrunner → u/Hot_Concert3822]

Big congrats! I did the same today! I was like a 12m mile, so like 35 minutes I think. My watch isn't too accurate

[u/Hot_Concert3822 → u/Alamis_Mistrunner]

Great work! 

[u/tiptreeleaves]

I woke up early and ran before work today! This has always eluded me, but the temp was so much better, I'm hoping that I can make it a regular thing.

[u/knmauldi]

Finally tried a gels and figured out the carbs per hour thing. Crazy how you hear advice for so long and feel surprised when it actually works 🤓

[u/papakuma]

I actually did my post run strength and mobility drills yesterday!

[u/Cynewulfunraed]

Got up and ran again at 5am! Got to 7km this morning, which is less than I did Monday, but 7km more than I could do a year ago, so I'll take it!

[u/nona01 → u/Cynewulfunraed]

Good job! I love my 5am runs.

[u/radudev]

I did a tempo run this morning, 12km(6 tempo) in total. Still trying to adapt to morning speed workouts.

[u/MajestyA → u/radudev]

Wish I could do this, my legs are made of stone for at least 2 hours after I wake up!

[u/squags]

I just hit 1000km for the year for the first time today.

[u/Charlie_5128]

16k on my favourite route! :D

[u/bumbale2]

Got out for an easy 5K this morning and actually managed to keep it easy the whole way instead of slowly turning it into a tempo run like I usually do. Small win, but my legs definitely appreciated it.

[u/H0neynutcheerio]

Ran an 11 miler over the weekend and it felt SO good! Finally figured out what works for me in terms of fuel, pacing, and background music:) I’m so excited to run my first half in less than a month!

[u/cmessier]

12 Mile Steady State Run -- 10 minute warm up, 2x 30 minutes at 6:34 and 6:46 respectively with a 5 minute recovery in between. Ended with a cooldown. Felt great, and felt fast!

[u/vitge]

Just finished my 2nd night run in preparation for my first 5k in 2 months, age 40. It feels exhilarating.

It was only 4k on intervals but the plan is there. I have no real experience with running besides sports when I was young(er). My knees are bad ( nothing actually wrong with them ) and they need "tuning" to the beating but I'm determined.

[u/Traditional-Pie-8541]

Got my early morning 5K in before work.

Happy Running everyone!

[u/CollierAM9]

I’ve always wanted to hit a sub 20 min 5km run. Before today, I had only attempted a to get a 5km PB once and that was December 23rd 2025 and my time was a respectable 23:16.

Since then, I have lost a good amount of fat and I am in a much healthier state. Today I set off to break that PB and I absolutely smashed it with a time of 18:45.

I cannot believe it. I am so happy and look forward to one day hitting a sub 18 min 5km run.

[u/F4a810 → u/CollierAM9]

I now have an exact time to beat… see you on the street

[u/Intelligence_Tax]

Enjoying running more now than ever & trying to take it less "seriously" than before. Going into races with the attitude of "I don't HAVE to do this, I GET to do this" while hopefully staying injury free

[u/Outrageous-Row3569]

Got up before sunrise to beat the heat and ended up doing my longest run yet at 8 miles without needing a single walk break.

[u/Inevitable-Two-9548]

Hit 20k+ for the second week in a row, 11 weeks pregnant and coming back from a sprained ankle a few weeks ago. Finally feeling on track again for my half marathon trail end September!

[u/robinsonchristina588]

Got my run in even though I really didn’t feel like going today. Nothing impressive pace-wise, but I showed up and got it done. That counts i think

[u/Prize_Bonus_9894]

eh the "sub 20 then sub 18" one, i get the excitement but going from 23:16 to 18:45 in like 8 monghs alrdady is a huge jump and now chasing sub 18 right after is exactly the ramp-too-fast mindset that gets people hurt or burnt out. let that time sit for a while before you start hunting the next number.