5K advice
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Iwannabfit76 wrote: »I forgot to add I do have Fibromyalgia and spinal stenosis, degenerative disk disease, and a ruptured disk, bone spurs blah blah blah.
You didn't think all of that might have been relevant to the original question?
That does change the answer to ask a doctor...
Fwiw I can push a wheelchair for 5K in about 50 minutes, longer if it's offroad.0 -
Iwannabfit76 wrote: »Hi I wanna be,
The #1 mistake most people make in races is starting off too fast. They get caught up in the energy, excitement, hype, etc and launch out of the starting gate like a rocket. Expect things to move a little slowly when the 'gun' goes off but remember, your time chip doesn't start calculating your time until you hit the mat at the start line. Find your pace and block out the temptation to race with others that may pass you.
Also, don't eat or drink anything the day before or day of the race that you haven't tried before. There's usually lots of samples at the expos where you collect your number and welcome packet. Your body might not react kindly. Same goes on the course. If they have water and Gatorade at the water stops and you haven't trained with Gatorade, don't drink it.
And, as others have said, good running sneakers are a must. I wear Brooks and they rock. So, if you like that brand, you can surely find another pair that works for running.
You're going to rock this. Report back to us with your success story.
P.S. I'd put money on it that you sign up for another race within 48 hours after you complete that one. It's addicting.
This!!! Thank you! Y’all have me so excited!
I love the one person who said nothing is required for a 5K as far as supplements. It really made me smile. I forgot to add I do have Fibromyalgia and spinal stenosis, degenerative disk disease, and a ruptured disk, bone spurs blah blah blah. So this is going to be like a marathon for me. I will definitely post my end results!
Sorry you have those issues but have a look through and see how many people suggested you should take supplements for a short duration exercise. FWIW I've done 147 mins of exercise today, just with normal food and drink.
Good for you that you don't let those injuries stop you but I've no idea what you think any sports or nutrition supplements are going to achieve for a 5k run. Happy to help (I like a fighter!) if you state what supplement you are thinking of and why you think it might be necessary.
BTW - I was on prescription meds for a couple of decades for some of my injuries. I would regard them as medicines not supplements so maybe there's some terminology disconnect?
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craygslyst1 wrote: »
When you start, find a person moving at a good pace for you and follow along. Just don’t be creepy about it. Lol.
Good luck
Bwhahahha noted! And thanks!!!0 -
It’s all good! I just really was trying to keep it simple. And it really did make me smile! But normally when my husband runs his routine 3 miles he is only going on the previous calories he consumed as well. I just have days where I can be a beast and days where I’m sooooo tired. Just really was looking for insight. My doctors are all aware of what I’m doing and encouraging me all the way. So no worries there. I’m a planner and a realist. So I guess I might be over-planning for this. But all the feedback is appreciated. And congrats on getting off prescription meds, I was given a death sentence (to me it was) of meds and decided to live. So the supplements I would be referring to are like what’s in a pre-workout or anything that’s all natural. Thank you for the pep talk and info!Iwannabfit76 wrote: »I love the one person who said nothing is required for a 5K as far as supplements. It really made me smile. I forgot to add I do have Fibromyalgia and spinal stenosis, degenerative disk disease, and a ruptured disk, bone spurs blah blah blah. So this is going to be like a marathon for me. I will definitely post my end results!
Sorry you have those issues but have a look through and see how many people suggested you should take supplements for a short duration exercise. FWIW I've done 147 mins of exercise today, just with normal food and drink.
Good for you that you don't let those injuries stop you but I've no idea what you think any sports or nutrition supplements are going to achieve for a 5k run. Happy to help (I like a fighter!) if you state what supplement you are thinking of and why you think it might be necessary.
BTW - I was on prescription meds for a couple of decades for some of my injuries. I would regard them as medicines not supplements so maybe there's some terminology disconnect?0 -
craygslyst1 wrote: »
When you start, find a person moving at a good pace for you and follow along. Just don’t be creepy about it. Lol.
Good luck
I remember pacing someone who was 7 months pregnant (I'm a guy). Managed it for about half way then she left me in the dust.
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Tacklewasher wrote: »craygslyst1 wrote: »
When you start, find a person moving at a good pace for you and follow along. Just don’t be creepy about it. Lol.
Good luck
I remember pacing someone who was 7 months pregnant (I'm a guy). Managed it for about half way then she left me in the dust.
Omg!!! Lol
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Tacklewasher wrote: »craygslyst1 wrote: »
When you start, find a person moving at a good pace for you and follow along. Just don’t be creepy about it. Lol.
Good luck
I remember pacing someone who was 7 months pregnant (I'm a guy). Managed it for about half way then she left me in the dust.
Additionally, don't think that the people pushing strollers are easy marks. More often than not, the ones pushing strollers in real races are the ones that are really serious about running.1 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »craygslyst1 wrote: »
When you start, find a person moving at a good pace for you and follow along. Just don’t be creepy about it. Lol.
Good luck
I remember pacing someone who was 7 months pregnant (I'm a guy). Managed it for about half way then she left me in the dust.
Additionally, don't think that the people pushing strollers are easy marks. More often than not, the ones pushing strollers in real races are the ones that are really serious about running.
I got passed by someone pushing a kid, on a steep uphill 16 miles into a trail marathon. That was demoralising.0 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »craygslyst1 wrote: »
When you start, find a person moving at a good pace for you and follow along. Just don’t be creepy about it. Lol.
Good luck
I remember pacing someone who was 7 months pregnant (I'm a guy). Managed it for about half way then she left me in the dust.
Additionally, don't think that the people pushing strollers are easy marks. More often than not, the ones pushing strollers in real races are the ones that are really serious about running.
Yeah, If you're going to drop 300-800 on an extra stroller you're serious about running.3 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »craygslyst1 wrote: »
When you start, find a person moving at a good pace for you and follow along. Just don’t be creepy about it. Lol.
Good luck
I remember pacing someone who was 7 months pregnant (I'm a guy). Managed it for about half way then she left me in the dust.
Additionally, don't think that the people pushing strollers are easy marks. More often than not, the ones pushing strollers in real races are the ones that are really serious about running.
No *kitten*. Some of those folks are fast. And this same pregnant woman is going to be one of them I'm sure.0 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »Tacklewasher wrote: »craygslyst1 wrote: »
When you start, find a person moving at a good pace for you and follow along. Just don’t be creepy about it. Lol.
Good luck
I remember pacing someone who was 7 months pregnant (I'm a guy). Managed it for about half way then she left me in the dust.
Additionally, don't think that the people pushing strollers are easy marks. More often than not, the ones pushing strollers in real races are the ones that are really serious about running.
I got passed by someone pushing a kid, on a steep uphill 16 miles into a trail marathon. That was demoralising.
Two stories
I've watched a guy pushing twins come in second on a 10k, running a 36-38:00.
I've got a friend who was training at 7 minute miles at 8 months pregnant...0 -
I love my C25K app. But I run barefooted whenever it isn't cold. I could run a 5k pretty easily at this point, but I'm not quite doing that on my regular running days. I wanna go back through the program and jog where it says walk and run a bit faster where it says run to get my speed up a little.0
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