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Mar 21, 2011 8:30:57 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2011 8:30:57 GMT -5
Ok, I need to toot my own horn.
I ran my first 5k of the season over this weekend and I ran a personal best of 23:23, even though it was windy, hilly and I have only been training on a treadmill.
A friend wants me to run a half marathon in the fall, but I am not sure if I am up for it. Anyone run one? Are they fun?
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chiver78
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Mar 21, 2011 8:49:44 GMT -5
Post by chiver78 on Mar 21, 2011 8:49:44 GMT -5
 for you! I'm hoping to get to a 5k this year. if not an actual race, at least being able to run the distance without slowing to walk. I'm *so* not a runner! keep up the great work!
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Mar 21, 2011 9:19:07 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2011 9:19:07 GMT -5
Ok, I'm impressed! Karma for you!
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Mar 21, 2011 10:58:16 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2011 10:58:16 GMT -5
Congrats Archie... trying to train for my first 5K this summer. Not loving it one bit  And Karma for you. |
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Mar 21, 2011 13:28:23 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2011 13:28:23 GMT -5
Great job Archie.
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Mar 21, 2011 21:00:38 GMT -5
Post by azphx1972 on Mar 21, 2011 21:00:38 GMT -5
Congrats on your 5K! You might want to try a 10K next, that's how I started. I've never been a runner, but I challenged myself to a half marathon last year, and the training was a real grind. I followed this 12 week training program: running.about.com/od/racetraining/a/basichalf.htmI trained on a treadmill as well and hated it, but my schedule didn't allow for running outside during daytime (and I hated running in the dark). One positive note was that I found training on the treadmill helped me to run faster on asphalt. Finishing the half marathon in under two hours felt like an amazing achievement, but I haven't worn my running shoes since.  |
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Mar 22, 2011 20:26:32 GMT -5
Post by Genuine GA Peach on Mar 22, 2011 20:26:32 GMT -5
 congrats, Archie! I've been trying to run at least one 5k a month. I couldn't find one for April (other than the one I volunteer at, so I can't run it), so I ran two this month. At one of them I was second in my age group! That's the first time I ever placed  And...I'm actually running faster times now than I did 10 years ago, thanks to a really good running partner.
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Mar 22, 2011 20:37:34 GMT -5
Post by Jake 48 on Mar 22, 2011 20:37:34 GMT -5
congratulations Arch, Karma! my first road race was a half marathon, I have done 3 ,they were a lot of fun because my goal was to finish in a decent time under 2 hours, did not have to win, I don't run races anymore, no one to train with and I need the motivation to get out there. all my cardio is on the elliptical machine now
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Mar 24, 2011 17:04:04 GMT -5
Post by thyme4change on Mar 24, 2011 17:04:04 GMT -5
Wouldn't your first one always be your personal best? At least until you run again?  Congrats Arch! That is really awesome and I feel happy for you. |
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And...I'm actually running faster times now than I did 10 years ago, thanks to a really good running partner.
