5k- what in the world!

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  • marathon_mama
    marathon_mama Posts: 150 Member
    I am an avid runner. During running season, I run every race within 20 miles of my home. I LOVE seeing new runners. It's a great sport. Have fun!

    Just a note: you will really make people angry if you try to stand in the front by the starting line. Do NOT do that.
  • Mama_Jag
    Mama_Jag Posts: 474 Member
    Glad you are signing up! My son has run a few 5Ks and a 5 mile leg of a marathon relay with no training. Faster than me, I might add (stinker).

    HAVE FUN! :o)
  • GrannySparkle
    GrannySparkle Posts: 225 Member
    Thanksgiving I am taking part in the Drumstick Dash. There are a number of people who only walk. There is actually a different sign up for those walking....and it is $2 less. I doubt I will run at all. My hubby and 2 of my kids are doing it with me. Great way to start. All proceeds to go the local Rescue Mission!!

    There is another one in early December. Depending on how well the first one goes, we may do the second one. :)
  • MDLNH
    MDLNH Posts: 587 Member
    Most people (myself inlcuded) are inexperienced at their 1st 5k run and also their 2nd, 3rd and so on. Experience only comes with practice and passage of time. Though you will notice the differences and should start seeing improvements the more you do. Start w/ a charity 5k, most of them are the "walk/run" type and everybody is there for a good cause and time. If you really start to like them and want to go farther (10k, Half-Marathon, etc.) perhaps there is a local running group/club in area that you can join for more infomation and assistance - Good Luck !!!

    The best feeling you'll get is when you cross the finish line !!!
  • Katrina_88
    Katrina_88 Posts: 164 Member
    i just signed up for my first 5k its not till April but I am so excited. I have no experience running at all, I just had my first son 12 months ago so I have alot of extra weight and I am not in as good of shape as I was prior to having him. This is something I have always wanted to do and I figure since I am working out so hard and getting back into shape now the best time... Why keep putting it off. I am going to take it slow and work up to it. I can probley only run 5 minutes or so right now so dont worry you will do fine, even if you have to stop and walk for a few minutes. I am trying to add a minute to my runs a week so by April I should be prepared.

    Best of luck to you :)
  • bagge72
    bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
    Your husband doesn't know anything about 5ks, and seems to have a little jealousy in him about you running. There are many people that walk/run 5k's and that is great. You'd be surprised though of how far and fast you actually can run in an actual race especially your first one!

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