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5K Encouragement?

iheartmy1dog
iheartmy1dog Posts: 207
edited February 1 in Motivation and Support
I never done a 5k or even thought of doing one but yesterday my friend told me about one coming up in a month and invited me to come. I can easily run the distance and my physical therapist said my injury should be fine in a couple wks... Physically I know I can do it but mentally I'm not so sure. I'm lacking support/encouragement from the people in my life so I'm just looking for a kick in the rear to tell me I'm capable :)

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  • mtfr810
    mtfr810 Posts: 136 Member
    Am walking a 10k 2x a week on some tough trails and the running the same once a week. If PT says it's okay for you PUSH it! Good luck!!!!! You've lost a "ton". Go for it!
  • bubbles1212
    bubbles1212 Posts: 206 Member
    Go for it! I have seen what you can do on an elliptical. You got this!!!!! I do 5ks all the time (walk/jog). It is so much fun though!! You think you need to be motivated, but once you are there and starting, you get a rush and love it :)
  • sukiwabi
    sukiwabi Posts: 221 Member
    if you can easily run that distance, then just do it! you'll have a great time. people walk all the time in 5k's - don't worry about if for some reason you get keyed up and don't get a "perfect" run during your 5k. think of it in terms of being a milestone...just finish, don't race.
  • iheartmy1dog
    iheartmy1dog Posts: 207
    Thanks everyone!!! It sounds so intimidating! Lol It's called Run or Dye and throughout the race they throw washable safe paint on you so it sounds like so much fun!
  • stacey2022
    stacey2022 Posts: 25 Member
    I did my first 5K August 3rd, Color Run, PERFECT first 5K!!
    I've already signed up for my next one in September! :)

    It was so much fun!!!
    AND tonight I smashed my 5K time by 4 minutes! Yay me!!!!!

    Get ur closest friends or family or both and get a team going!

    You can do it!!!
  • bcarman86
    bcarman86 Posts: 51 Member
    You can totally do it! Once you get there around all the other runners, you'll be psyched and ready to go!
  • thoma450
    thoma450 Posts: 11 Member
    Your first 5K is going to be great! Imagine yourself crossing the finish line :)
  • tavenne323
    tavenne323 Posts: 332 Member
    Everyone AT the 5k will be supporting you!! Every race I've done there have been so many people on the sidelines cheering the runners on.

    I once signed up for a trail run, because it was benefitting a program I love, but didn't know the trail nor do I trail run much. That morning it was snowing/raining (it was in November). I had to talk myself out of bed, I'd already paid for it...I could be back in bed in an hour. I got there and only about 20 people were there....ALL elite trail runners!!! I was alone the whole trail and so far behind...but as I got closer to the finish line I could hear all those runners cheering me on to finish strong!!! It was great!
  • mfpsica
    mfpsica Posts: 1
    You can totally do it. I went from not being able to run 1/4 mile to doing triathlons, half marathons, a half Ironman, and now training for my first full marathon all within 2 1/2 years. Slow and steady and just have fun!! It's ok to walk if you need to just enjoy the rush when you cross that finish line!
  • jodi41086
    jodi41086 Posts: 240
    MY favorite show Biggest Loser had the contestants do a 10k their first or second week of being there. They all finished and felt great! You got this and it feels great finishing a race!!! You'll do it and think it was easy peasy :O)
  • iheartmy1dog
    iheartmy1dog Posts: 207
    Thanks for all the supportive comments everyone!!!!

    This morning when I was out I decided I could and should do it and when I got home I was going to register for it... then my mom called :/ My confidence and enthusiasm was completely deflated... I'm back on the fence again about whether I can do it. Hearing other ppl talk about them sounds so exciting and I want to be part of that.. I wish I could give myself a kick in the butt right now to make myself just do it and quit over thinking it!
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