Anyone ever run a 5k? - Page 3

mzmiller · 06-22-2007, 08:07 PM

Oooohhh....me, me....pick me!!! We're big runners here...5ks, half marathons, whole marathons. If you come down to Little Rock, you can hang out with our group. It is a blast!

Congrats on your 5k training! Keep us posted on how the race goes.

Amanda · 06-25-2007, 09:17 PM

I'm pretty surprised with myself but I actually took time to go on the treadmill when I was in PHX this weekend. Today I ran 3 miles so I think I'm going to be ready for Wednesday. I'm a little nervous and I know I shouldn't be. My goal is to finish it in 39 minutes (about 13 min/mile). I know it's not great but I need a starting point for the next 5k! I'll let you know how I do!

christykay · 06-26-2007, 06:26 AM

Good Luck and Have Fun!

a little chant while running...Free Tacos Free Tacos Free Beer Free Beer!!!!

ccbegay · 06-26-2007, 09:20 PM

Have you tried training outside? Because what I notice that the treadmill and concrete/asphalt/ground is entirely different. I'd try running/walking the actual course too, because that might give you a good idea what you're headed in too...

Amanda · 06-26-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ccbegay

Have you tried training outside? Because what I notice that the treadmill and concrete/asphalt/ground is entirely different. I'd try running/walking the actual course too, because that might give you a good idea what you're headed in too...

I think I wrote about this earlier.... I am running outside since it's not AZ weather. I have issues running on a treadmill!
I can't get to the course unfortunately because sort of far away. I looked it up online and thankfully it is a flat course in a residential neighborhood.

I need to get to bed... I was on thephone with a help desk for my computer probs and I am TIRED!!

Londoner · 06-27-2007, 01:16 AM

Yep - I did one for cancer research last year. I was mega unfit beforehand, but built it up gradually with running in my local park and gym - and in the end, did it in 36 mins non-stop! Not great, but much better than I was expecting. You can do it!

Tx

Amanda · 06-28-2007, 12:22 PM

Hi- My computer at home is having some problems so I wanted to jump on here at work for a minute!

My goal for the 5k was to finish the race without stopping and to beat 39 minutes.

The results are in (and posted online too!).
I completed the race without stopping- yeah!
My final time was 37:02! - yeah!
Of course my best friend finished in 25 minutes but she's in great shape and has longer legs.

I had a major issue with my ipod- it kept replaying 3 songs over and over! I had to pull my ipod arm band off in the middle of the race to fix it!

I'm going to do another one in a month to see if I can do better.

ccbegay · 06-28-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanda

Hi- My computer at home is having some problems so I wanted to jump on here at work for a minute!

My goal for the 5k was to finish the race without stopping and to beat 39 minutes.

The results are in (and posted online too!).
I completed the race without stopping- yeah!
My final time was 37:02! - yeah!
Of course my best friend finished in 25 minutes but she's in great shape and has longer legs.

I had a major issue with my ipod- it kept replaying 3 songs over and over! I had to pull my ipod arm band off in the middle of the race to fix it!

I'm going to do another one in a month to see if I can do better.

alright...that awesome!

Chi829 · 06-28-2007, 09:08 PM

OMG. Seriously, I get tired thinking of that. I have always wanted to be able to run long distance, But I am NOT kidding, I get winded after 1/2 mile.

Kimberly · 07-01-2007, 04:48 PM

Amanda-

YEAH FOR YOU!!!!!!! I am so excited to see that you are running and sticking with it!! If you ever want to do a 5K in Texas, let me know and I will do it with you.

I just did a 1/2 marathon the end of May. But lately haven't been packing in that many miles.

Oh, and to the previous post about the running skirts.... they ROCK!! I highly recommend them. They are cure and comfy!

06-22-2007, 08:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
mzmiller Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 19 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? Oooohhh....me, me....pick me!!! We're big runners here...5ks, half marathons, whole marathons. If you come down to Little Rock, you can hang out with our group. It is a blast! Congrats on your 5k training! Keep us posted on how the race goes.

06-25-2007, 09:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
Amanda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PHL suburbs Posts: 2,193 Recipes: Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? I'm pretty surprised with myself but I actually took time to go on the treadmill when I was in PHX this weekend. Today I ran 3 miles so I think I'm going to be ready for Wednesday. I'm a little nervous and I know I shouldn't be. My goal is to finish it in 39 minutes (about 13 min/mile). I know it's not great but I need a starting point for the next 5k! I'll let you know how I do! __________________ Amanda Loving wife of Nick, an Int'l FO for Continental flying the 757/767 based in EWR! We're expecting baby #1 on May 30, 2009!

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ccbegay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,681 Recipes: Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? Have you tried training outside? Because what I notice that the treadmill and concrete/asphalt/ground is entirely different. I'd try running/walking the actual course too, because that might give you a good idea what you're headed in too... __________________ <-------MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR... ~Great Love and Great Achievements involves Great Risks~ CASSIE

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Londoner Jetgirls Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London ,UK Posts: 219 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? Yep - I did one for cancer research last year. I was mega unfit beforehand, but built it up gradually with running in my local park and gym - and in the end, did it in 36 mins non-stop! Not great, but much better than I was expecting. You can do it! Tx

06-28-2007, 12:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
Amanda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PHL suburbs Posts: 2,193 Recipes: Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? Hi- My computer at home is having some problems so I wanted to jump on here at work for a minute! My goal for the 5k was to finish the race without stopping and to beat 39 minutes. The results are in (and posted online too!). I completed the race without stopping- yeah! My final time was 37:02! - yeah! Of course my best friend finished in 25 minutes but she's in great shape and has longer legs. I had a major issue with my ipod- it kept replaying 3 songs over and over! I had to pull my ipod arm band off in the middle of the race to fix it! I'm going to do another one in a month to see if I can do better. __________________ Amanda Loving wife of Nick, an Int'l FO for Continental flying the 757/767 based in EWR! We're expecting baby #1 on May 30, 2009!

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Chi829 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,444 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? OMG. Seriously, I get tired thinking of that. I have always wanted to be able to run long distance, But I am NOT kidding, I get winded after 1/2 mile. __________________ Jo Happily Mrs. Adams and Mommy to Liam www.joandbillsblog.blogspot.com

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Kimberly Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Garland (Dallas Area) TX Posts: 282 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone ever run a 5k? Amanda- YEAH FOR YOU!!!!!!! I am so excited to see that you are running and sticking with it!! If you ever want to do a 5K in Texas, let me know and I will do it with you. I just did a 1/2 marathon the end of May. But lately haven't been packing in that many miles. Oh, and to the previous post about the running skirts.... they ROCK!! I highly recommend them. They are cure and comfy! __________________

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