My First 5k
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Good luck, can't wait to hear how you get on tomorrow.0
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I am up and getting in the shower...wheeeee!0
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You got this! Enjoy!0
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MissusSpags wrote: »So, I recently tried the Couch to 5k program. Made it through Week 4 and then decided it felt too "regimented" for me. I ended up just upping my distance each week, little by little.
Comfortably, I can run 2.5 miles without too much effort. 2.75 if I'm feeling cocky..lol.
Tuesday of this week, my 12 year old son told me he'd been chosen by his middle school to sing the national anthem at the start of 5k road race on Saturday. I checked out the website for the cause and before I could even think, "What the heck am I thinking?", I registered to run.
Wednesday, just to prove to myself that I'm not a complete whackadoo, I went to my regular trail and ran 3.1. All at once..without walking once. Got in my car and cried tears of utter and complete joy.
I'm really hoping that I'm ready for this but if you can all keep me in your thoughts tomorrow morning at 9am, I'd be grateful.
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Good luck I started training for 5k June 29th in the beginning just walking now I can jog the whole 5k now at 34 minutes and 54 seconds hope to do my first 5k this fall0
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Aaah best of luck to you!! I'm supposed to be running my first 5k at the end of next month. I've been trying the couch to 5k thing as well, but I've been stuck at week 4 and not found the ability to push further. I actually came looking for advice on that, and I may just go ahead and try your method of just pushing the distance a little further each time I go out.
Also, good luck to your son with the singing bit. That's a pretty cool honor to have.0 -
Hoping this works! Such a great day!
https://runninglikeaturtleblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/19/race-day/0 -
henrycook88 wrote: »Good luck I started training for 5k June 29th in the beginning just walking now I can jog the whole 5k now at 34 minutes and 54 seconds hope to do my first 5k this fall
You can do it!!!! It's so exhilarating! So much more than I thought it would be.
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shinycupcake wrote: »Aaah best of luck to you!! I'm supposed to be running my first 5k at the end of next month. I've been trying the couch to 5k thing as well, but I've been stuck at week 4 and not found the ability to push further. I actually came looking for advice on that, and I may just go ahead and try your method of just pushing the distance a little further each time I go out.
Also, good luck to your son with the singing bit. That's a pretty cool honor to have.
Yeah, I started out walking really fast and then when I wasn't really winded doing that, I'd jog for a few tenths of a mile and then walk for a few tenths. I'd slowly increase the amount of tenths I was doing until before I knew it, a mile had gone by. Did that for a few weeks on the rail trail near my house which is a total of 3.2 miles. Now I usually walk the first .2 miles and run the rest, cooling down in the parking lot before heading home.
You can do it!
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Well done MissusSpags! Awesome job!
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Thank you!!!0
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Congrats, I'm getting inspired by your story and blog!0
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barbara30324 wrote: »Congrats, I'm getting inspired by your story and blog!
I am so glad! That means the world to me.
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You can do this! A 5k race is so much different than running on your own. I bet you will be surprised at how well you will do! The sideline motivation, the crowd, the rush is so exhilarating! It will fuel you.0
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Chessie28804 wrote: »You can do this! A 5k race is so much different than running on your own. I bet you will be surprised at how well you will do! The sideline motivation, the crowd, the rush is so exhilarating! It will fuel you.
Thanks Chessie...I actually shared a link on the first page of this thread to my blog that told about the race! And everything you said in your comment happened!
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Isn't it crazy how at first you're thinking "I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO DO THAT" and you feel so unathletic and then boom you're running a 5k. It's the best feeling.0
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Isn't it crazy how at first you're thinking "I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO DO THAT" and you feel so unathletic and then boom you're running a 5k. It's the best feeling.
It absolutely IS the best feeling! I had a fantastic day yesterday...even after the race. I was just so happy and amazed at myself.0 -
Amazing work! I'm proud of you, and I don't even know you!! I remember my first 5k SO vividly... I think I cried pretty much the entire way, lol. I've done many races since. The excitement never gets old. So, will you be signing up for another race?0
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Outstanding!! What a great accomplishment!0
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arussell134 wrote: »Amazing work! I'm proud of you, and I don't even know you!! I remember my first 5k SO vividly... I think I cried pretty much the entire way, lol. I've done many races since. The excitement never gets old. So, will you be signing up for another race?
Lol! I need all the supporters I can get! This thread was a big part of how I was able to push through and get 'er done. I have already been scoping out local races in my area. Rest assured, you folks will be the first to know!!
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