If you primarily lift, but are tempted by a 5K

uthinkuknowme · May 2016

THANKS for all the replies and encouragement. I'm looking forward to running.

Best(?) feature of race? .... Ends couple blocks from a brewery. What a way to re-hydrate*.

* actually a terrible way but much more fun

glevinso · May 2016

uthinkuknowme wrote: »

What a way to re-hydrate*.

* actually a terrible way but much more fun

Are you kidding me? I rehydrate every race all the way up to Ironman with beer afterwards. As long as its low-ish alcohol you are putting mostly water, some carbs, and some pain killer into your body. As long as you are smart about it there is no reason to avoid it.

SezxyStef · May 2016

uthinkuknowme wrote: »

THANKS for all the replies and encouragement. I'm looking forward to running.

Best(?) feature of race? .... Ends couple blocks from a brewery. What a way to re-hydrate*.

* actually a terrible way but much more fun

I think you will be fine...I will however caution you that running on a treadmill is different so be prepared for that.

Maybe try a small run outside a week or two before the race.

Pam_Shebamm · May 2016

I would suggest switching your treadmill runs to outdoor runs because it's just not the same. Other than that you should be totally fine.

beautifulwarrior18 · May 2016

Better training would be to get off the treadmill and hit the streets. Other than that 3x a week should be good depending on your distance.

891996Aa · May 2016

You seem to be doing a little more running than your anticipated 3.1 miles or 5k. Thats is great start! My first 5k i had only been practicing running roughly about 15 minutes every so couple of days. I was extremely tired after my 5k averaging about 35-38 minutes for completion. I run a lot more now after those years. I now use my 5k and 10k as practice for my half marathons and soon a full marathon. My 5k time is usually about 25minutes now as compared to my first one. You will do great and enjoy your 5k. I promise when you look back into it you will remember you had some fun and it will all be a breeze! ☺

fattothinmum · May 2016

You'll be fine endurance wise, but if you've never run outside, I'd get out there and do it a few times beforehand. It's a completely different ballgame to running on a treadmill with wind resistance, uneven surfaces and no bounce under your feet, unless you're wearing Hoka's :-). I am quicker outside than on the treadmill, although still very slow. I find outside running far more tiring though.