Disclaimer: I am not a runner. I've been compared to a T-Rex, called "floppy arms," and can confidently say that I've come in last place in almost every race I've run. However, recently I attempted to rid myself of those stereotypes by participating in a 5K. While yes, along the course there was pain, sweat, leg cramps, and thoughts of running myself straight into an oncoming car, the end result was far greater than I could imagine. I crossed the finish line.

With that being said, and with 5K season in full swing, I present to you "Thoughts Everyone Has During A 5K."

1. It's a beautiful day to run a 5K.

2. I can't wait for the race to start!

3. Oh, the race is starting. Let's do this!

4. Well, no turning back now.

5. Wow, I'm going pretty fast. This is great.

6. Maybe I start off slow to save myself.

7. These 10-year-olds are flying past me.

8. These 70-year-olds are flying past me.

9. Everyone is flying past me.

10. Slow and steady is supposed to win the race, right?

11. It's pretty hot out here all of a sudden.

12. Suddenly I can't breathe.

13. My legs are getting a little tired.

14. I could just start walking ...

15. A little breather won't kill me.

16. I look pitiful out here trying to run this race.

17. I wonder how far I've gotten.

18. Maybe this was a mistake.

19. My legs are about to give out.

20. At least my Nike Free runs look cute.

21. Oh goodie, done with a mile.

22. Only two more to go ...

23. OK -- you've got this.

24. Just don't think about how it hurts.

25. Just don't think about how you can't breathe.

26. Think about something you like ...

27. Like the Chicken Minis you're going to get when this is over.

28. Maybe even a sweet tea because what the hay.

29. OK, my legs really are about to give out.

30. Is that the finish line I see?

31. Nope, just a figment of my imagination.

32. Note to self: never again.

33. At least I'm getting FitBit steps today.

34. It's a shame I forgot to charge it last night though.

35. I feel like I might throw up ...

36. OK, don't think about that.

37. How do people do this for fun?

38. Wait, that really is the finish line.

39. Thank you, Lord.

40. Well, I'm never doing that again.

But when you cross that line, it's hard not to love the rush of the crowd cheering you on. And maybe, just maybe, you'll run another 5K someday.