I want to do a 5K but...

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  • bigmamabird
    bigmamabird Posts: 55 Member
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    A 5K is still a 5K whether you walk it or run it. Do what is challenging and fun for you.

    Best wishes!! 5Ks are a blast!
  • LaraeTX
    LaraeTX Posts: 672 Member
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    absolutely sign up. It gives you something to look forward to and strive toward. I started out with a 5k and got addicted and worked my way up to half marathon distance. Races are very addictive. Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like.
  • corinneselene
    corinneselene Posts: 306 Member
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    What is the other option...sitting on the couch? Of course its worth it, you are already one step ahead of every other person who decided to not focus on creating a better version of themselves.

    Last year I ran the Race for the Cure and my parents walked behind. Regardless of how we finished, we finished and it felt great for each of us. I would just start practicing, a 5K isnt too too long so you can work on just walking and try to better your time each time you complete it. Its win- win!

    Good luck and maybe I will see you at some finish line someday!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    Yeah...I did a run/walk for my first 5K...I thought it was going to be mostly walk, but I did a fair bit of running and surprised myself. That was last February 2013...by the time summer rolled around I was knocking out 5Ks no problem and training for a sprint triathlon.

    Just do it.

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