Conquer a 5K

Posted on: April 12, 2008
Posted by: SiteEditorArianna
Related topics: across town, cardio, daily challenge, friends, get off your rump, heart health, toning up, and workouts
Challenge Yourself for: 30 days

Lots of us think about running a 5K but never do it. What holds us back? The physical challenge can be intimidating. But if you can run two miles or so you can prepare with just six weeks of training (and a good pair of running shoes). Get a friend to join you and the time will fly by. And don’t forget, you can walk a 5K too. Challenge yourself to something you’ll be proud of for the rest of your life. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.

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ANTHONYSARCHANGEL
Posted April 15, 2008 at 04:40 PM

I hate running, but I would like to challenge myself with this.

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cmccoy
Posted April 16, 2008 at 08:21 PM

I ran several 5K’s about four years ago. I’ve run on and off since but I haven’t been able to get back to where I was. I want to get back into the groove!

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CheleTKD
Posted April 22, 2008 at 09:46 AM

GO FOR IT! I ran my first 5K almost 20 years ago. Since then I have be in over 60 road races. Sometimes, when I was 75 lbs. heavier, I walked in them instead of running. With 25 lbs. to go to my goal weight I’m back to running again. I have a 5K coming up on May 31 and I have already registered for the 2009 Disney World Marathon. That will allow me to realize my lifetime dream of running in a marathon. I used to hate running too, Anthonysarchangel and to some degree I still do, however I LOVE the feeling I get after running and that is why I continue to do it. Good luck to you all!

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laughingpickles
Posted April 29, 2008 at 07:24 PM

I’m already on a traack team so this shouldn’t be too hard, but I’m still going to work at it some more after practice.

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beckyeleck
Posted April 29, 2008 at 08:16 PM

Hi! I started running a few weeks ago, and it’s been slow progress, but this website is great. I needed help starting from scratch and I’m really enjoying this running plan!
-becky

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

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mmwoodbury
Posted May 05, 2008 at 04:07 PM

I’m planning to run a 5K on May 31st. I’ve been running about 3 days a week for the last 3 weeks. I’m up to about 2 1/2 miles, but my knee has been giving me some trouble. I guess it’s hard to start running at age 39+!!! But I’m going to do my best.

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rks927s
Posted May 14, 2008 at 09:39 PM

I started running in February, but then mid-April I was going through a lot of stress and stopped. I should’ve kept running and perhaps ran more to help get through the stress but made the wrong choice. I am looking forward to starting up again with this challenge!

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walking13
Posted May 28, 2008 at 07:05 AM

My running days are far in the past since I tore the tendons in my ankle. But my walking days are here and now. I still do a 5K now and then. But most of my walking is in Marathons for 26.2 miles. So far I have 35 Marathons and plan to do the USAF Marathon for the 11th time in Sept.

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mmwoodbury
Posted June 03, 2008 at 04:57 PM

I did it! Ran my 3.1 miles in just under 32 minutes. No world record, but it felt like a victory to me!

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walking13
Posted June 04, 2008 at 06:15 AM

Good Luck at Disney, cheleTKD. The Mickey Mouse medal is great. I have a Donald Duck one for the half Marathon. You need to let us know how you do. Just think, you will become a member of a very elite group, Marathoners.