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Cementite
Cementite Posts: 17 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi there!

I just finished C25K a week ago and I'm now training towards 10K. My goal is to participate in my city's running events (particulary in one happening in December).

Is there anyone in the same situation? Add me so we can discuss training, achievements and motivate each other!

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  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i trained for a 10k after my 5k. now, i moved on to a HM. there is a b210k group. and there is a long distance running group. and there is a monthly challenge thread too
  • Cementite
    Cementite Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks moyer566!
  • bbop10
    bbop10 Posts: 59 Member
    Hello! Next month I'll be in my first 5k and I did something crazy the other day and signed up for the Maui Half Marathon when my fiancé get hitched in Hawaii in September. I'm currently training, only third day so far, but I'm definitely motivated. Love to help out and would appreciate any support, too. :)
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    I trained and ran a 5k last July with C25k but after I developed runner's knee I took some time off and did some PT. I am now 2 weeks from my first 10k (after training for the last several months) and I am excited! I still have to be careful with my knee, but I have learned to really warm up and cool down, STRETCH STRETCH STRETCH, drink water and listen to your body. I also really recommend getting shoes from a running store (if you can afford it). Good socks too. My shin pain and sore feet completely disappeared and I haven't gotten a single blister from those shoes. I hope to do a half marathon in November (the timing is more to do with my schedule and not because it will take me so long to train) and look forward to the challenge.

    I would love more friends! Feel free to add me :) And good luck!
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    I've been running for a few years. In my experience, registering for an event or two or three or eight scheduled is nearly crucial to keep motivated and making the transition from worrying about finishing to working on PRs.

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