5K Miles for Mutts Training
sherambler
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So I've been training for this 5k. My first time was almost 66 minutes. My second full practice time was 60:57, and last Friday I did 57:27...I was trying for 58 minutes and beat it. I love beating my time each week. It not only shows that I'm getting fitter, which is nice on days when the scale doesn't reflect my hard work, but it gives me a reason to push hard in my workouts. I'm nervous about keeping up that same fight when there's no track forcing me to hit a 3.6 speed.
I'm wanting to shave my time down to 45 minutes for the actual race day (Sept. 21st). Going to take a lot of hard work, but I'm excited. And scared...I'm at the point now where I can't speed walk anymore, I have to start jogging and running. I haven't run since high school. So like 10 years. Running in general is terrifying, but running on a treadmill is even worse. Tips anyone? I've been slowly trying to take my hands off the machine, but all I can picture is me slamming my face against the track. I think I need to work on my balance, definitely. How do you keep track of your speed during a non-treadmill walk/jog? Is it just keeping a close eye on your time?
I know my goal should just be finishing, but now that I know I can for sure handle the distance itself I know I can finish, so I do want to set a time goal. Anybody do a 5K before? My therapist tells me 45 minutes is pretty realistic for a first timer that's been training. What do you think?
Also, and I don't know if this is an appropriate use of MFP or not, but it involves my 5K, which is tied to my weight loss...so I figured why not. I've had a couple of people ask me about it, so I just thought I'd post this in the groups I feel I'm especially active in.
The 5K I'm training for is Miles for Mutts to benefit the Animal Rescue Network of New England, a no-kill shelter located in New Hampshire that takes in overflow and unwanted animals from various shelters throughout New England. These are often cats and dogs that either have problems that make them harder to adopt out--i.e. blind, 3 legs, treatable sickness, or even just being older. I'm reaching out to everyone I know in hopes of raising $1,000 for this cause. If you're interested in donating, please visit https://fundraising.active.com/fundraiser/StephanieLibby. Even just $5 or $10 can add up.
Just throwing this out there. If I don't at least spread the word, then how would people know there's an opportunity to donate? I hope no one feels obligated or weird about me posting this on here.
I'm wanting to shave my time down to 45 minutes for the actual race day (Sept. 21st). Going to take a lot of hard work, but I'm excited. And scared...I'm at the point now where I can't speed walk anymore, I have to start jogging and running. I haven't run since high school. So like 10 years. Running in general is terrifying, but running on a treadmill is even worse. Tips anyone? I've been slowly trying to take my hands off the machine, but all I can picture is me slamming my face against the track. I think I need to work on my balance, definitely. How do you keep track of your speed during a non-treadmill walk/jog? Is it just keeping a close eye on your time?
I know my goal should just be finishing, but now that I know I can for sure handle the distance itself I know I can finish, so I do want to set a time goal. Anybody do a 5K before? My therapist tells me 45 minutes is pretty realistic for a first timer that's been training. What do you think?
Also, and I don't know if this is an appropriate use of MFP or not, but it involves my 5K, which is tied to my weight loss...so I figured why not. I've had a couple of people ask me about it, so I just thought I'd post this in the groups I feel I'm especially active in.
The 5K I'm training for is Miles for Mutts to benefit the Animal Rescue Network of New England, a no-kill shelter located in New Hampshire that takes in overflow and unwanted animals from various shelters throughout New England. These are often cats and dogs that either have problems that make them harder to adopt out--i.e. blind, 3 legs, treatable sickness, or even just being older. I'm reaching out to everyone I know in hopes of raising $1,000 for this cause. If you're interested in donating, please visit https://fundraising.active.com/fundraiser/StephanieLibby. Even just $5 or $10 can add up.
Just throwing this out there. If I don't at least spread the word, then how would people know there's an opportunity to donate? I hope no one feels obligated or weird about me posting this on here.
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