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Is a 5k Better than a Movie?

likitisplit
likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
edited February 18 in Chit-Chat
A 5k and a movie are pretty similar in terms of money (at least, if you eat popcorn at the cinema).

However....
* Movies have better parking
* Movies last for longer
* 5ks provide bagels, bananas and water
* Cool commemorative t-shirt from the 5k

Which is better? You decide!

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  • judyde
    judyde Posts: 401 Member
    Oh, I am a movie buff! Just bought tickets for Noah for Fri night.

    See a movie Fri night, run 5k on Sat. Dilemma solved!
  • FoxBean
    FoxBean Posts: 910 Member
    I never heard of a 5k, we do have cinema grills here where you can watch a movie while eating meals and drinking...

    *sarcasm disclaimer* :laugh:
  • akaMrsmojo
    akaMrsmojo Posts: 762 Member
    Five kids hands down, I do not have to bring my children to a 5K.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I never heard of a 5k, we do have cinema grills here where you can watch a movie while eating meals and drinking...

    There are 5k races where you can get cupcakes at each mile...
  • FoxBean
    FoxBean Posts: 910 Member
    I never heard of a 5k, we do have cinema grills here where you can watch a movie while eating meals and drinking...

    There are 5k races where you can get cupcakes at each mile...

    I'd die before I'd make it a mile haha. I am not a runner at all. But the cupcakes sound worth it...
  • RunBakeLove
    RunBakeLove Posts: 101 Member
    I never heard of a 5k, we do have cinema grills here where you can watch a movie while eating meals and drinking...

    There are 5k races where you can get cupcakes at each mile...

    If that is true...why is this even in question?! Cupcakes always win.
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    5k. Food, shirt, better fitness, fun if you like running as much as I do.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I only do things that are free.



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  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I would do both. But I would suggest not going to a movie the day after you run a half marathon. I did that once. Not my best decision. :laugh:
  • Greywalk
    Greywalk Posts: 193 Member
    Let me see...maybe a decent movie with people talking on cell phones and long lines at the concession stand vs good food, good friends, and happy strangers. 5K hands down...plus I collect the Ts.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    I would do both. But I would suggest not going to a movie the day after you run a half marathon. I did that once. Not my best decision. :laugh:

    How long did it take you to get out of the seat?
  • jchadden42
    jchadden42 Posts: 189
    DH and I go on running dates all.the.time! LOVE IT!! Why stop at a 5K?
  • jchadden42
    jchadden42 Posts: 189
    I would do both. But I would suggest not going to a movie the day after you run a half marathon. I did that once. Not my best decision. :laugh:

    How long did it take you to get out of the seat?

    Ooooh! Funny! We had to drive home 3.5 hours after my last 1/2 marathon, but we stopped every 30 min. to get out of the car and walk around. Still was difficult getting out of the car at the end of the day.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    A 5K is over in 20-25 minutes. Movies for the win!
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    Hmmm. Lots of things I like better at 5k's than at the movies. Except the bathroom facilities.
  • PinkNinjaLaura
    PinkNinjaLaura Posts: 3,202 Member
    I never heard of a 5k, we do have cinema grills here where you can watch a movie while eating meals and drinking...

    There are 5k races where you can get cupcakes at each mile...

    If that is true...why is this even in question?! Cupcakes always win.

    I've been going to the wrong 5Ks. Never a single cupcake. Ever.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    You think theater bathrooms are better than portapotties?
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    5Ks run 20-40 dollars. Movies about 14 bucks. If I get up for a movie as early as I do for most of my 5Ks I get matinee prices at the movies.

    I however cannot wait a few months and buy the 5K to have on my home running system. Movies are available on Blu-Ray/DVD fairly quickly these days. I don't get to have a beer after a movie from the calories I burnt sitting on my *kitten* eating crappy popcorn.

    So in summation... San Demus High-school Football Rules!!!
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    I never heard of a 5k, we do have cinema grills here where you can watch a movie while eating meals and drinking...

    There are 5k races where you can get cupcakes at each mile...

    We have a Donut Dash here where I live. Ends at a very good donut shop. Sadly, most people walk it.
  • SalemBoSox88
    SalemBoSox88 Posts: 237
    I think everyone should do one in their life (the 5k) even if its a timed race or something fun like Color Me Rad or Color Run. Its additive though. I have done 5k, 10k, and now 13.1
  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,585 Member
    movie is better by 10000000
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    So in summation... San Demus High-school Football Rules!!!

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