Announcements
5k Results Thread?
How about a spot to put our race results? Can I go first? 22:48 3rd overall out of 750 women. Pretty pleased with that result as it was A. A night race B. 77 Degrees C. 80% humidity. This isn't technically a PR (or maybe it is) since my last 5k race measured short and there was some operator error on my garmin so I don't…
Upcoming 5Ks
This topic seems to make sense, so I'll go first! My next 5K race is the 25th Annual Lou Cox 5K on 25 May. Things that *might* affect my run are a 1.5mi annual PT test for the Air Force on 16 May (I want to run it in 9:34, 6:22 split(s)) then the Cleveland HM on 18 May. In the interest of the 5K, I'm reserving effort on…
Welcome and introductions!
Hi everyone, I'm planning rededicating myself to shorter road races in the coming year, and I figured there must be other MFPers who are also interested in improving their 5K times. Let's use this thread to get to know each other -- share as much as you would like about your running story and what you hope to accomplish…
Discussions
Added weight
Is it even possible to train my way to a 5K PR or even come close to my previous times if I currently weigh 13 pounds more than I did when I acheieved those goals last year? I will continue running anyway, adding in more slow miles and building my way back up, but I am extremely competetive with myself. Do I just need to…
Article on 5k strategy -- anyone ever tried these?
Since I started too fast in Sunday's 5k, I've been searching around for some tips on how to keep it under control, and found this article: http://www.livestrong.com/article/103048-tips-run-faster-5k/ Good stuff; I especially like that it offers separate advice for beginners and experts. One tip that was intriguing to me is…
Target 5k in 2 weeks; run a 5k the week before?
I'm not really in top form for a 5k; I've only just started refocusing on the distance after running the Pikes Peak Marathon in August. But the national Master's Championship only happens once a year and I will be out of the country in 2015, so October 5 is my shot. I don't think I have a chance at an AG placing or a PR,…
10 reasons 5Ks are Freakin Awesome!
Fun article on Runner's World. I think the best part isn't so much the 10 reasons but the fact that this marathoner doesn't realize he's talking to a world-class 5Ker: "You know a lot about this stuff! You run marathons, too?" "Well, not really. Once. I race 5-Ks mostly." Wah-wah. Mr. Onplane is visibly less impressed.…
I have PR on the brain today
Background--I sprained my ankle 3 weeks ago (high ankle sprain)so the half I was supposed to do tomorrow is now the 5K that have to WALK. But for some reason, my mind and body are still in race day mode and all I can think about is getting a PR. Since I can't get it out of my head, and I probably would not have PR'd the 5K…
Tunnel to Towers
Learned of this awesome 5k run/walk event when I went to buy my garmin. It's for the Stephen Siller Foundation. Stephen was a NY firefighter who had just finished his shift and was driving home when he heard on his radio about the first plane hitting the towers on 9/11. Instead of continuing home he turned around to head…
5K on a track versus road
So next week it looks like I'm going to be doing a track 5k. Never done one of those! Much like my treadmill question earlier, I'm asking folks if they have any advice / suggestions for a track versus road 5k. Obviously it will be a little faster than on the roads, but I'm just curious if anyone has any hard numbers -- do…
Hydrating
I'm just wondering... how much hydrating do all of you do before a 5k in heat and high humidity? I tend to have trouble getting my liquids in most days but before races I really do try to get at least the recommended 8 cups per day for several days before the race. After finishing the Flying Pig 5k I had some dizzyness…
running tip
a friend sent this to me.. thought I'd share it.. "Count your miles down. Studies have shown that counting up is tougher psychologically than counting down. Focusing on ever increasing numbers is like telling your body over and over how much hard work it's already done, making it harder to keep going. Flip if for an easier…
Running alone
There is a 5k coming up that I really wanna run. It's linked with the Dayton Dragons and Subway. For the $25 you get a Dragons shirt, 2 tickets to a Dragons game, vouchers for 3 sandwiches at Subway.. etc.... BUT... my running friend is not available that day. I'm nervous/shy/scared to run a race alone... do you guys run…
