Running a 5k

emilynicole02

Alright, I started the c25k program awhile ago and ended up not making it past week 4 due to it started getting colder out and I was being a baby and just never picked it back up... WELL

I haven't been consistently running since then but still exercising. Then I participated in the annual Turkey Trot in my area. I did the walking version of it and that was 2 miles... well we were waiting for the runners to finish coming in I noticed there was ELDERLY men and women running this 5k!!!! I began to tell myself that there is NO REASON i shouldnt be out there!!

So without hesitation I signed up for the Jingle Bell Run... with no time to train...

it is this Saturday already and is about 3 miles. Do you think this is bad for me to just jump into?

I am really nervous I won't make it to the finish line and ill let myself down if I have to walk at all... but then I remind myself that I haven't had time to train for it so that is normal if I am tired...

Just wondering

ontheskinnyroad

You shouldn't feel bad if you can't run the entire 3 miles. It is awesome that you signed up for it. Just try your best and run in intervals don't try to over do. You can do it!!!!

Bamacraft

When i started i could not run 5 minutes without stopping to walk. about a 1-1/2 years and ~55lbs later i am sub 24:00 with my next goal of sub 23:00. Stick to it and keep goals. Print your time and hang it on the fridge! use it as motivation to do a little better each time. after this one train for 4-6 weeks before your next one. keep terrain, weather etc.. in mind. you may run a slower time but it may be a tougher race so dont let that be a set back. use everything as motivation (like the old folks in the race you described) and refer to it to keep you pumped before and during your training. good luck!

brooketrout10

There's no reason you shouldn't try. Even if you can't run/jog the entire thing you can always walk the rest of the way, and there's no shame in that as long as you finish.