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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:45 PM
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I'm gonna do it
:wow:

There's a 5K near my hometown. I'm gonna sign up for it.

My goal is to run as far as I can, to walk the rest, cross the finish line, get a free T-shirt and to make some friends.

Think I'm :crazy: ? I do too.
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ewagner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:46 PM
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1. Not crazy at all
I'm proud of ya! That takes courage and you've got it! :thumbsup:
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flamingyouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:48 PM
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2. Go for it!
Good for you.

I'm running in the WA NARAL 5K on May 1 here. :hi:
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Abelman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:48 PM
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3. Awesome
:toast:

I'm going to be trying to do one this summer. I used to run all the time back in my high school days. I'm trying to get back in the grind.

Are you training for it? The best thing to do is to just go out and run. This sounds like sarcastic advice, but it's true. Estimate how long you think it will take you to run the 5k then go out and try to run or jog that long. There's nothing wrong with walking part of it - I have done it often - but it feels a thousand times better to have ran the whole way. Jogging counts.

Good luck, I think you will have a great time!
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:56 PM
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7. I've been jogging for 3 weeks now
First time in my life

I'm now at the point I can do 2 miles, with a short breather and a sip of water in between miles. I'm slow as molasses running uphill in January, but I don't care.

I'd like to find someway to have a water supply with me while I jog--something that won't be too cumbersome. Maybe I'll take a trip to the sporting goods store before the race and see what they have.
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Abelman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 03:36 PM
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10. Many races
have water stations along the way. I would check to see if they will, that way you won't have to worry about it.
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Beer Snob-50 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:51 PM
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4. That is great!
A friend is going to do their first mini-triathlon (sp) this spring. I gotta give you credit for doing it.
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:52 PM
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5. When is it?
From what I've been reading in the exercise forum, you'll do awesome.
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:57 PM
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8. May 21
in Gardner, MA
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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 02:54 PM
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6. ~3.2 miles
a good long run even for someone who just started running.

I personally don't like timed races-that isn't why I run but good luck. Races are a fun experience.
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LynzM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 03:08 PM
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9. Have fun!
Sounds like you have a great attitude about it! :bounce:
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auntAgonist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 03:37 PM
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11. Yay ...
good for you MissMillie!


how far you've come :)
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-20-05 03:45 PM
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12. YIPPEE!
Good for you. All the best with the race. :hi:
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