Calling All 5K Walkers and Runners!!!
RanaSimon
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Hey all!
I'm doing a 5K a week challenge to keep myself active throughout the week, and specifically the weekend. I know the 5K community is HUGE, and wanted to make a place for everyone to mingle and help each other out.
SO! I made a 5K Walkers and Runners group! If anyone is interested, please go here and join! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114532-5k-walkers-and-runners
If you'd rather just discuss 5K stuff here, then that's cool too! Here's some questions for you:
How often do you go on a 5K? Do you plan ones privately or do you participate in local events?
What do you do before a 5K to get ready?
How do you cool down after a 5K to make sure you're getting the most out of it physically?
What are your eating habits before and after your 5K?
I'm doing a 5K a week challenge to keep myself active throughout the week, and specifically the weekend. I know the 5K community is HUGE, and wanted to make a place for everyone to mingle and help each other out.
SO! I made a 5K Walkers and Runners group! If anyone is interested, please go here and join! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114532-5k-walkers-and-runners
If you'd rather just discuss 5K stuff here, then that's cool too! Here's some questions for you:
How often do you go on a 5K? Do you plan ones privately or do you participate in local events?
What do you do before a 5K to get ready?
How do you cool down after a 5K to make sure you're getting the most out of it physically?
What are your eating habits before and after your 5K?
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I'm doing a 5k Color Run tomorrow! I'm really excited! Going to try to jog this one a bit. The last one I did in the fall I walked and pushed a stroller.2
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Awesome!!! Good luck tomorrow! Someday I'll get into a Color Run. For now, I'm just getting ready for The Hard Cider Run in August. They give you a free mug at the finish line, and you get free hard cider too!
I try to do my 5Ks in intervals right now; jog for a minute, walk for a few minutes, jog for another minute. I can do that so well on the treadmill now (I've never been good with cardio until I started doing intervals), but the hills just kill me.1 -
Oh, I didn't think of hills. Eek! :
The only mile I ran once was really flat. I did not train for this at all. I'm going to stretch well and hope for the best! 1 -
Only private runs for me. I want to get my heart rate up, not be part of a crowd.1
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I recently finished c25k and now I'm regularly going for 5k runs. I'm a little afraid to sign up for a race, mostly because a.) I hate crowds, b.) I can't get up early enough for a race, and c.) I'm too poor to be throwing money at races. But who knows... maybe someday. For now, I just enjoy running alone.2
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I've raced longer distances, but am doing my first 5k at the end of the month, count me in!1
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NorthCascades wrote: »Only private runs for me. I want to get my heart rate up, not be part of a crowd.
I can understand that. It can be intimidating and distracting to have people around, especially if you natually have a competitive mentality. So long as you're getting up and being active, though, that's all that matters! It's all about you and your health!0 -
RespectTheKitty wrote: »I recently finished c25k and now I'm regularly going for 5k runs. I'm a little afraid to sign up for a race, mostly because a.) I hate crowds, b.) I can't get up early enough for a race, and c.) I'm too poor to be throwing money at races. But who knows... maybe someday. For now, I just enjoy running alone.
Cingrats on completing the C25K!! I may try that as training during the week btween my 5Ks to help improve my time.
I'm very fortunate to be in a financial place where I can afford it, but it's all about each oerson finding a way to do what works best for them. I need an obligation bigger than a calendar, so paying to participate and seeing who I want to be next year in the other competitors is a big motivation for me.0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »I've raced longer distances, but am doing my first 5k at the end of the month, count me in!
Way to go!!! It's a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy! Let us know how it goes and maybe some ways you're preparing for yours.0 -
shinycrazy wrote: »Oh, I didn't think of hills. Eek! : The only mile I ran once was really flat. I did not train for this at all. I'm going to stretch well and hope for the best!
You'll do great! I'm sure of it. Just pace yourself and enjoy it.
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Private runs and charity runs for me. I did not do a 5k last month but it was an 8K. I have a 5K in July.
OP, can you clarify this question for me: How do you cool down after a 5K to make sure you're getting the most out of it physically?
I cool down but confused as what would not make a person get something out of what physcially? Maybe a really dumb question as I have been running for years..
Short runs like 5K and 8K, I run fasted.. Longer runs I start the run fasted and carb up during the run. I eat really well the day/night before the run and hydrate a lot.
I eat what ever I feel like afterwards.. LOL
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Private runs and charity runs for me. I did not do a 5k last month but it was an 8K. I have a 5K in July.
OP, can you clarify this question for me: How do you cool down after a 5K to make sure you're getting the most out of it physically?
I cool down but confused as what would not make a person get something out of what physcially? Maybe a really dumb question as I have been running for years..
Short runs like 5K and 8K, I run fasted.. Longer runs I start the run fasted and carb up during the run. I eat really well the day/night before the run and hydrate a lot.
I eat what ever I feel like afterwards.. LOL
Hey Roxie! I've been doing charity runs too, and shorter training distances during the week.
As for cool down, I've been taught by multiple trainers that doing a cool down reduces cramping and helps the body recover faster during future workouts. It's really helped me so far.0 -
Private runs and charity runs for me. I did not do a 5k last month but it was an 8K. I have a 5K in July.
OP, can you clarify this question for me: How do you cool down after a 5K to make sure you're getting the most out of it physically?
I cool down but confused as what would not make a person get something out of what physcially? Maybe a really dumb question as I have been running for years..
Short runs like 5K and 8K, I run fasted.. Longer runs I start the run fasted and carb up during the run. I eat really well the day/night before the run and hydrate a lot.
I eat what ever I feel like afterwards.. LOL
Hey Roxie! I've been doing charity runs too, and shorter training distances during the week.
As for cool down, I've been taught by multiple trainers that doing a cool down reduces cramping and helps the body recover faster during future workouts. It's really helped me so far.
I cool down.. but the question in your OP is worded weird.. that's why I asked.0 -
For me a 5K is my standard run. I have a couple different routes near my home. I run them 3-4 days a week. I enjoy going to races as it let me get a change of scenery . I did a 5K trail run today. It was the first time I've done a trail run.
The course was not too bad until the end. The last hill was STEEP. The downhills were kinda scary since I was wearing regular running shoes and not trail shoes. The lack of grip on the down hills made me slow down a bit. All in all it was nice 2nd place in my age group.
I've done 3 races this year so far. I plan to do several more. I don't get real competitive. I just run my normal pace and enjoy the event. Running for charity is a bonus. As far as cooling down.
I usually sit for a few minutes after the race/run and then get hydrated. I don't do anything special to prepare other than put on my running shoes.2 -
I do a 5k+ combination of walking/jogging/sprinting every Saturday and Sunday with my dog
Does that count? 1 -
5K is my standard run - I try and do at least 3 a week and this week I've done 5. I do longer runs occasionally but find 5K's convenient to fit in. This week I've done 5 of them - 4 slow ones (2 of them with my wife) and one interval session.
I'm not very fast - in 201 I completed C25K and a few months later was regularly running sub-30 minutes for 5K but I didn't do much in 2015 so relapsed a bit and put some weight back on. I've been running regularly again for a couple of months now but still have work to do before I'm likely to be threatening to break 30 minutes again.1 -
I've just walked 5k this morning - my knees aren't up to consecutive runs and I ran yesterday, 48 minutes (15:38 min/mi).
At the moment I'm running 3-4 miles 3 times a week, ideally I'd like to work my weekly mileage up to 20 miles per week.0 -
I just completed my second 5k race of the year yesterday. I did about 10 last year before I was injured so I am struggling to get back to where I was. I normally do the 5k distance 3 - 4 times a week but am getting ready to start adding distance.1
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5K is my standard run - I try and do at least 3 a week and this week I've done 5. I do longer runs occasionally but find 5K's convenient to fit in. This week I've done 5 of them - 4 slow ones (2 of them with my wife) and one interval session.
I'm not very fast - in 201 I completed C25K and a few months later was regularly running sub-30 minutes for 5K but I didn't do much in 2015 so relapsed a bit and put some weight back on. I've been running regularly again for a couple of months now but still have work to do before I'm likely to be threatening to break 30 minutes again.
Very cool! It's nice you have your wife working with you. Finding someone to go with me for any kind of exercise is difficult, but I'm getting much better at self-motivation, which used to be a huge problem for me.
I hope you see steady progress on reducing your time. I'm still at 20 minutes a mile, but I figure as long as I'm consistent and having fun I don't mind. 1 -
I walk 5k before work daily. I e been doing this for a few months now. I find its a good way to get going for the day. Next weekend I'm doing a 5k run with my girlfriends son for a father's day event that his school is putting on.1
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A did a C25K style program last summer and ran my first 5K race after that. I'm doing it over again now (plus a bridge to 10K right after) to get used to running in the heat here. I actually don't care too much for running except on nature trails, but I liked the race I did. The crowd wasn't too bad and thinned out a lot after a few minutes into the run. The adrenaline was awesome. I want to get into more charity runs.Very cool! It's nice you have your wife working with you. Finding someone to go with me for any kind of exercise is difficult, but I'm getting much better at self-motivation, which used to be a huge problem for me.
I'm with you there. I don't know anyone in real life who enjoys the kinds of active hobbies that I do.1 -
Did anyone or does anyone have issues with tight calves? Regardless how much I stretch they are always tight and impact how far I can jog.
On a side note heading out in 15 min with the dog for a 4 mile hike (6k?).1 -
I get issues with my calves on occasion and the best answer for me has been to use a foam roller.1
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Did anyone or does anyone have issues with tight calves? Regardless how much I stretch they are always tight and impact how far I can jog.
On a side note heading out in 15 min with the dog for a 4 mile hike (6k?).
I have that exact problem on my calves and ankles. I've been told by a track coach that it's likely bad shoes that aren't supporting my feet properly. I think she's right in my case. I have high arches and my running shoes are far too flat inside to support them. I'm planning on going to an athletic shoe store in the coming days and get fitted for something more supportive.2 -
RespectTheKitty wrote: »I recently finished c25k and now I'm regularly going for 5k runs. I'm a little afraid to sign up for a race, mostly because a.) I hate crowds, b.) I can't get up early enough for a race, and c.) I'm too poor to be throwing money at races. But who knows... maybe someday. For now, I just enjoy running alone.
Your contributions on the forums here and your comments during your progression in c25k were a big motivator that kept me on the program and through to graduation. Seeing your name here, it occurred to me i'd never said that. Thank you!
I also run 5ks as mostly in private. I've got a handy course at and around a beautiful local park that is exactly 1.5mi, and when i run that twice and throw a few extra steps on the end, i can do my 5ks at my leisure. Such a great feeling, and still so novel to think of myself as someone who "runs for fun." Even if my running is still slow and steady!
I'm not big on crowds either, or getting up early. But i've been part of two 5k runs so far. Both were charity fund raisers, and both turned out to be a blast. To top it off, part of the proceeds went into shirts for the runners; so now i've got two t shirts that i'm really proud to wear! I'm not in a hurry to sign up for race #3, but i suspect i'll enjoy it whenever i do!
Happy running!1 -
Did anyone or does anyone have issues with tight calves? Regardless how much I stretch they are always tight and impact how far I can jog.
On a side note heading out in 15 min with the dog for a 4 mile hike (6k?).
I have that exact problem on my calves and ankles. I've been told by a track coach that it's likely bad shoes that aren't supporting my feet properly. I think she's right in my case. I have high arches and my running shoes are far too flat inside to support them. I'm planning on going to an athletic shoe store in the coming days and get fitted for something more supportive.
Thanks. Did not consider my shoes but that makes sense. To be a little more clear on my issue, my calves get really tight going up hill. Not so much an issue on a flat surface or going downhill.
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On the shoe point - they definitely do make a difference. Before I started C25K I went to a proper running store who videoed me running on their treadmill and used info from that to advise on shoes. Given how overweight I was (and still am) I'm sure having the correct shoes went a long way to limiting injuries - although I did have some initial issues with foot pain and shin splits when I first started.2
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On the shoe point - they definitely do make a difference. Before I started C25K I went to a proper running store who videoed me running on their treadmill and used info from that to advise on shoes. Given how overweight I was (and still am) I'm sure having the correct shoes went a long way to limiting injuries - although I did have some initial issues with foot pain and shin splits when I first started.
That's quite a thorough running store! I just went to a store last night and got a new pair that will give me proper arch support. My arches are so high, she even suggested I use orthopedic inserts, too, but said it would be best that I try the shoes alone first and then work my way up.
I've been worried about splints, but I think it will be okay with the shoes addressed. Using the wrong shoes can definitely cause damage over time, so it's best to get your shoes figured out early.0
I wish my dog could go with me on walks. He's 14 and can't make it for a block before his feet drag. 
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