Anyone ever run a 5k? - Page 2

christykay · 06-18-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by roz

Here you go! (My favorite cause...) October is a perfect target! Charlotte Affilate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Welcome to Komen Charlotte

Fabulous Idea!

I looked online last night for upcoming 5k runs and amazingly this run didn't come up. October would be perfect. (As it is breast cancer awareness month and a great target date for me to begin training).

Thank you so much for the great idea. I, like many women today, have a personal tie to breast cancer. I have lost a grandmother and an aunt to breast cancer and have another aunt that has survived breast cancer.

Perfect and thank you again!

christykay · 06-18-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ccbegay

hmmm...go to RUNNER'S WORLD MAGAZINE they have some good info and advice...

So I looked at this site last night- you were right, a lot of great information here. Thank You.

When researching this site I found a link to a great line of women's running clothes.
Running Skirts Official Website: Skirt, Skorts or Shorts? Try a Running Skirt

I have run in shorts before and they kinda creep up on ya. Not fun! So I'm thinking these running skirts would solve this little problem and look kinda cute. If I have something dedicated to ONLY running- I am such a dork, but I find motivation in that. Plus these skirts have a little pocket designed to hold your ipod.

Cute, cute, fun, fun!

mcmuffinpilot · 06-18-2007, 05:29 PM

I've run the Sedona 5K 's ..if I can do it , you can! I've got a bad knee from injury so I walked alot...but Sedona made it so much harder with the hills . I would do it again in a heartbeat !

Amanda · 06-18-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmuffinpilot

I've run the Sedona 5K 's ..if I can do it , you can! I've got a bad knee from injury so I walked alot...but Sedona made it so much harder with the hills . I would do it again in a heartbeat !

Sedona must have been beautiful!
That was Nick and my first unofficial "get-to-know-you-not quite-dating yet-date". He flew me to Sedona for lunch and then walked around and then we flew back. I had no idea it was so expensive- if I had known I would have put out.
(I'm kidding there).

mcmuffinpilot · 06-19-2007, 11:16 AM

we got Married in Sedona, that city holds a special in my heart ..
going back to the subject though, do the 5K...they ususally give you a medal !!

flyershoe · 06-19-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by czechmate

You're my hero. I only run when someone chases me!

I can't even run a mile... even when I was a kid, I was never able to run an entire mile without slowing down to walk.

That's an awesome way to get motivated... I give you sooooo much credit for doing the 5K. There's no chance that I'll ever do one!

I need to find something to re-motivate myself. It should be the numbers creeping upwards on the scale!!

heligirlfriend · 06-19-2007, 06:19 PM

I have found that joining a group helps with the motivation, and they usually have a training schedule. Lots of groups work towards a common race goal so you can train together, then do the race together too, if you want. I've been a 'runner' off and on for several years. In two weeks I plan to run an 8km race. I've never run that far before, so it's going to be tough. Just go slow if you get tired, and take one minute walk breaks. Just a miniute of walking helps your body get more oxygen. Keep us posted on your progress.

Amanda · 06-19-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by heligirlfriend

I have found that joining a group helps with the motivation, and they usually have a training schedule. Lots of groups work towards a common race goal so you can train together, then do the race together too, if you want. I've been a 'runner' off and on for several years. In two weeks I plan to run an 8km race. I've never run that far before, so it's going to be tough. Just go slow if you get tired, and take one minute walk breaks. Just a miniute of walking helps your body get more oxygen. Keep us posted on your progress.

Thanks for the suggestion! So far I can run 2.5 miles without stopping. I know I CAN walk during the race but my pace is already super slow (short legs) so I really want to run the whole thing. I know it will be tough!

mcmuffinpilot · 06-20-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Amanda

Thanks for the suggestion! So far I can run 2.5 miles without stopping. I know I CAN walk during the race but my pace is already super slow (short legs) so I really want to run the whole thing. I know it will be tough!

well if you can do 2.5 miles , then you're almost there !!! They give you a ton of drinks and treats on the road, lots to be distracted by...plus the crowds cheers you on !

wildfreightess · 06-22-2007, 06:05 PM

I've never been a runner. Last year, however, I found the "Couch to 5K" running plan. It worked and I ran my first 5K last October! My time was a dreadful 39 minutes, but I didn't care because I never could have imagined I'd actually be capable of running 3.1 miles. I couldn't believe how quickly I progressed, and how much fun I had.Unfortunately, until recently I didn't run a bit after the 5K, and got very much out of shape. I'm doing the plan again, and I'm on day 1 of week 2. Check it out; it did wonders for me once, and I'm working on the second set of wonders! Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan Good luck.

06-18-2007, 05:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
mcmuffinpilot Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Posts: 480 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? I've run the Sedona 5K 's ..if I can do it , you can! I've got a bad knee from injury so I walked alot...but Sedona made it so much harder with the hills . I would do it again in a heartbeat ! __________________ www.mcneilladventures.blogspot.com Thank you , McMuffinPilot

06-19-2007, 11:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
mcmuffinpilot Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Posts: 480 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? we got Married in Sedona, that city holds a special in my heart .. going back to the subject though, do the 5K...they ususally give you a medal !! __________________ www.mcneilladventures.blogspot.com Thank you , McMuffinPilot

06-19-2007, 06:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
heligirlfriend Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 9 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? I have found that joining a group helps with the motivation, and they usually have a training schedule. Lots of groups work towards a common race goal so you can train together, then do the race together too, if you want. I've been a 'runner' off and on for several years. In two weeks I plan to run an 8km race. I've never run that far before, so it's going to be tough. Just go slow if you get tired, and take one minute walk breaks. Just a miniute of walking helps your body get more oxygen. Keep us posted on your progress.

06-22-2007, 06:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
wildfreightess Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 20 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? I've never been a runner. Last year, however, I found the "Couch to 5K" running plan. It worked and I ran my first 5K last October! My time was a dreadful 39 minutes, but I didn't care because I never could have imagined I'd actually be capable of running 3.1 miles. I couldn't believe how quickly I progressed, and how much fun I had.Unfortunately, until recently I didn't run a bit after the 5K, and got very much out of shape. I'm doing the plan again, and I'm on day 1 of week 2. Check it out; it did wonders for me once, and I'm working on the second set of wonders! Cool Running :: The Couch-to-5K Running Plan Good luck.

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