Hello everyone, I hope you are all well
I've recently decided to take up running and this was about 2 weeks ago. I have since found that I absolutely love it . At first it was just a way to get back into shape but the more I push myself the more I find that I am enjoying every mile I run. So I've decided to train for a 5k and I'm aiming to getting there in about 5 weeks.
I"m running 5 times a week and walking 4 miles on the 6th day a bit crazy but I do enjoy pushing my limits. I started out simply running for 5 minutes and then increased it to 10 minutes this week, next week I will increase it to 15 minutes. I tend to walk for 20 minutes before I start running, Run for 10 minutes , walk 5 mins then run 2 minutes / walk 1 for the last 5 / 10 minutes of my workout. I will continue to add 5 minutes to my running time until I'm up to 35 minutes without walking. (any suggestions / comments on how I can better this are most welcome)
I'd also like to add that while I am pushing my limits I never get out of bed limping or have my legs so sore that I struggle to walk.
While I'm still getting to a stage where I will be able to run my first 5k I'm really enjoying the process of getting there and look forward to conversing with all of you.
Lee
Hello all
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Welcome to rm nation. Congrats on choosing a 5km as your 1st event.
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Welcome. I also follow the walk and then run and then walk again on my training runs. Good luck on your 5 km.
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Welcome to RM, and congrats on your new-found interest in running. Sounds like your run-walk program is working well for you, esp. since you aren't showing any signs of lingering soreness. I, too, started out run/walking, and was so excited the day I could finally run for 30 whole minutes, non-stop and non-walking. Carry on, and good luck on your first 5k!
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--The Garden Song
"By perseverance, the snail reached the ark."
--Charles H. Spurgeon
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."
--Pablo Picasso
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Welcome and good luck on your first 5K.
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Welcome to the RM nation! Just a cautionary tale, it started with a 5k race for me just over 3yrs ago and after numerous 5 & 10k’s, many half’s, then two full marathons and the rest is history so to speak.
PB’s (official race results)
5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
What is up for 2018
Feb 11th - First Half Vancouver
TBA
Planning & in my sights
Jun 9th - Puddle Jumper Classic
Run the mile you're in. Not the one behind you, and not the one in front of you - the one you are running now - purdy65
5K – 26:20; 8K – 41:28; 10K – 52:13; 15K - 1:22:43; 21.1K – 1:54:16; 30K – 2:51:34; 42.2K – 4:24:14
What is up for 2018
Feb 11th - First Half Vancouver
TBA
Planning & in my sights
Jun 9th - Puddle Jumper Classic
Run the mile you're in. Not the one behind you, and not the one in front of you - the one you are running now - purdy65
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Welcome and happy running!
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welcome!
Jesse's 2017 Plans
April - Boston Marathon
May - Sporting Life Ottawa 10K
May - Ottawa Half Marathon
April - Boston Marathon
May - Sporting Life Ottawa 10K
May - Ottawa Half Marathon
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Welcome, here ... just do not take a sip of the orange kool-aid ....
Race Results: http://itsmyrun.com/index.php?display=p ... unner=HCiD
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lol that last post cracked me up
Thank you all for the warm welcome glad to be here and I thought I'd just share that I registered for my fist 5km on March 16th. I'm really looking forward to it.
http://achillesstpatricksday5k.ca/
anyone else running in this ?
Thank you all for the warm welcome glad to be here and I thought I'd just share that I registered for my fist 5km on March 16th. I'm really looking forward to it.
http://achillesstpatricksday5k.ca/
anyone else running in this ?
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Running is addictive, you'll be hooked after your first race! Welcome here.
Sonia
7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!
7 marathons (PB 5:01)
31 halfs (PB 2:10)
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The plan for 2014: 10K des glaces & Apocalypse 5K
2015: No plan at all!
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Welcome! I'm just about to sign up for the Achilles 5k as well - I've been in a running slump since having a tough slog in my first marathon in the fall. I need a nice brisk 5k to perk my motivation back up!
PR's so far: 5K 27:15, 10K 55:25, 21.1K 2:10:53, 42.2K 5:21:27
Upcoming: Toronto Women's 5k in May, STWM Half in October
Upcoming: Toronto Women's 5k in May, STWM Half in October
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Welcome. Enjoy your running journey!
Sandra
"Appreciate what you got and chill when things seem overwhelming."
"Appreciate what you got and chill when things seem overwhelming."
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