5K

**5ft Diva** · #1 01-22-2007, 10:31 PM

Okay, who's running the 5K on the 4th and how are you training? I've got to get in gear.

amberpatomo · #2 01-23-2007, 09:19 AM

I am running the 5k. I am doing my "getting fit" and weight loss through aerobics and then I will run (slowly walk at a fast pace.. ha ha) twice a week for conditioningl Hopefully I will be ready. I heard that we can go together to train. But I am not 100% sure.

***Big_Sissy*** · #3 01-23-2007, 12:04 PM

Are you talking about the 4th of July?

AP, you will be very surprised how FAST you start running after doing the walking thing. Last year when I started walking on our treadmill, after about 3 weeks, I was running the entire time. It was GREAT!

I might just have to join you crazy wimmins and run this 5k too.

**5ft Diva** · #4 01-23-2007, 12:20 PM

BS, I hope you do. I need all the peer pressure I can get on this thing.

AP, on what days are you doing running/aerobics? I'd be interested in coordinating my days w/ you.

***Big_Sissy*** · #5 01-23-2007, 12:23 PM

I just might, as it would be kinda fun. But it's still second to my new Car Selling career

amberpatomo · #6 01-23-2007, 12:32 PM

well I was told that Mon, Wed & Fri are the only days to go. So I am just going to all of them. It starts at 9 am and you can leave whenever you want. I really enjoyed it. There is loud music and the instructor has a microphone. It felt great after I left. Let me know what you think

amberpatomo · #7 01-23-2007, 12:33 PM

Do you know what the 5k donation is for? Last time I ran I did it for diabetes. And do you know how much it costs?

**5ft Diva** · #8 01-23-2007, 12:37 PM

I don't know what the donation is for. I'll ask my neighbor, maybe she'd know. How far are you walking/running? I thought I'd start out w/ conquering a mile. Is that too much or too little? What do you think?

LostnFound · #9 01-23-2007, 02:04 PM

Ok, anyone who can help me. In gym class when it was time to run I hid behind the vending machines. I tried it in my early twenties and had horrible shin splints even after a lot of stretching. I really want to change my attitude about running. Any thoughts or suggestions? Also if I do not have a tread mill how do I prepare for a POSSIBLE 5k?

**5ft Diva** · #10 01-23-2007, 02:21 PM

The question is, did you get away with hiding behind the vending machines?

When I was in high school I used to get shin splints because of gymnastics. They just told us to tough it out and take it easy. They eventually went away.

As for the running w/out a treadmill, obviously you'll have to do it outside. Are you only able to go at night or can you go in the morning?

bates · #11 01-24-2007, 09:22 AM

Did somebody say 5K? I did a couple last year and had a blast doing them. If big sissy is going to do one let me know and maybe I will invite myself and come do one with you guys too

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**5ft Diva** · #12 01-24-2007, 03:49 PM

Hey Bates! How's it going? Thanks for dropping by. I hope you don't mind if I get mushy on you but we've sure missed seeing you around here. Hey everyone, this is another family friend, more Jonathan's than mine but I think he'll claim me as well.

Which 5K's did you run last year? How did you train and what's the hardest part about it? I have to start out my training slowly but once I get going I'm a freight train. I hope you do come run w/ us. Big Sissy will probably stay home and watch the kids (yes, that's a challenge). Does your wife to be run events?

bates · #13 01-24-2007, 05:10 PM

Of course I will claim you.

Last year I ran the murray fun days 5k on July 4th and then on 9/9 I ran a 9/11 memorial one at wheeler farm.

To train I was was running 2.5 miles 2 to 3 times a week. The distances and frequency is what I have been doing for 2 years now so I didn't do any training to work up to it. I did do a couple runs that were over 3 miles just to make sure I knew I could do it. I am currently playing basketball twice a week to stay in shape as I have wussed out and quit running in the freezing weather. I have been going to the gym occasionally and when I do I will run for 30 minutes on a speed of 6 and that gets me to 3 miles in the half hour.

Hardest part....trying to stay on pace. I get the race mentality and at times run outside my pace. I also think that knowing the course would be nice. The whole time I was running at wheeler I was not sure when it would end until the last 200 yards or so. This was my own fault as I later found a map of the course. Now my goal is to beat my times.

I definitely think you guys could do one. Even if you had to walk for part of it. Who cares. Just go out and have fun. Set a goal to run 1 or 2 this year and let me know and I will run them with you. As for training goes I say go to a place like a school where you can accurately measure distance and start running a 1/2 mile then a mile then 1.5 and 2 etc. You could do it like weights and alternate your runs. So run a hard day then a easy day then a hard day. So on hard day start by running a mile and on easy day run 1/2 or something like that. I am sure if you search the web you will find tons of info on how to train for a 5k.

All in all I had a blast running them. The murray one I ran with a guy in the ward so that was cool and the 9/11 one I just ran by myself. I think it would be a lot of fun with friends. Plus you get a t-shirt!!!!

Wife to be wants to but she is having some knee problems. We hope to get her back to that point though as I would love to go running with her!

**5ft Diva** · #14 01-24-2007, 11:46 PM

Okay, I have kind of a stupid question. Is your avatar a transformer? Just wondering. That's what it looks like to me.

What is it w/ you boys and your Cracker Jack toys? The t-shirt is the last thing I'm thinking about. Big Sissy is the same way. He's got like a million of them. I'm not sure if I'll ever understand that one. ;D

Anywho, this is some really good advice! I feel like I could actually go and successfully run a 5K - with training of course. I know that sounds cheesy but it's quite a lofty goal for me and a bit overwhelming so thanks for putting it into perspective for me.

***Big_Sissy*** · #15 01-25-2007, 02:16 AM

And what's wrong with a couple ... 100 T-shirts? ;D

Imahoot · #16 01-25-2007, 07:53 AM

BS is the t-shirt king.

Good luck D5. I haven't been able to run most of my adult life so I do nto have any words of wisdom except to start out slow and build yourself up like Bates said. I am just impressed is all I have to say.

**5ft Diva** · #17 01-25-2007, 02:12 PM

Don't be, it hasn't happened yet.

***Big_Sissy*** · #18 01-26-2007, 02:45 AM

ahh yes, but it WILL!

**5ft Diva** · #19 01-26-2007, 03:18 PM

Oh, you know me all too well. Thanks for supporting me, you could be a total gomer about it all.

Mamallama · #20 01-26-2007, 11:07 PM

Check out Coolrunning.com for a training program called "The Couch to 5K running plan." That's basically how I trained for my first 5K two years ago. This plan has you running 3 miles by the end of 9 weeks. Running/walking 3 times a week, starting out with 1 mile at a time was how I started. Gradually I was able to increase my running time over my walking time and gradually increased the total distance-- and by 9 weeks I was able to run 3 miles! I'd love to run the 5K on the 4th if we are in town. Our Family Reunion dates aren't set yet, so I'll have to wait to decide.