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Running a 5K when you can't
One of my goals for 2004 is to run a 5K. I just discovered there's a
race going past my house and into my park next Saturday. I'm trying to figure out if I should enter it. Right now the farthest I can jog without stopping to walk (to bring down my heart rate) is 2 miles. I go about 5k once a week (for the past 6 weeks or so) where I run/walk and finish in about 45 minutes. I haven't run outside with hills and ice and snow in many months: all my running has been on a treadmill lately. I'm 39 and am too fat and have lousy endurance for someone who wants to be a runner. So, should I enter this race when a.) I'm not trained for it yet, b.) I came down with a cold yesterday and I'm not sure I'll be 100% in six more days c.) I'm scheduled to work so I'd have to reschedule the client and d.) I'm scared to run outside with hills and 20 degree weather and whatever unknown elements that adds. What do you think? I intend to run a 5K this year, but I hadn't actually meant JANUARY when I made that goal. Should I push it or wait? (Cross-posted to the ASD and MFW.) Dally |
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Running a 5K when you can't
"Dally" wrote One of my goals for 2004 is to run a 5K. I just discovered there's a race going past my house and into my park next Saturday. I'm trying to figure out if I should enter it. Right now the farthest I can jog without stopping to walk (to bring down my heart rate) is 2 miles. I go about 5k once a week (for the past 6 weeks or so) where I run/walk and finish in about 45 minutes. I haven't run outside with hills and ice and snow in many months: all my running has been on a treadmill lately. I'm 39 and am too fat and have lousy endurance for someone who wants to be a runner. So, should I enter this race when a.) I'm not trained for it yet, b.) I came down with a cold yesterday and I'm not sure I'll be 100% in six more days c.) I'm scheduled to work so I'd have to reschedule the client and d.) I'm scared to run outside with hills and 20 degree weather and whatever unknown elements that adds. What do you think? I intend to run a 5K this year, but I hadn't actually meant JANUARY when I made that goal. Should I push it or wait? (Cross-posted to the ASD and MFW.) ASD: Oh, yes, do it, you will be SO self-actualized. MFW: Butch up, BITCH, and get your flabby ass out there and run! David |
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"Dally" wrote in message
... One of my goals for 2004 is to run a 5K. I just discovered there's a race going past my house and into my park next Saturday. I'm trying to figure out if I should enter it. Right now the farthest I can jog without stopping to walk (to bring down my heart rate) is 2 miles. I go about 5k once a week (for the past 6 weeks or so) where I run/walk and finish in about 45 minutes. I haven't run outside with hills and ice and snow in many months: all my running has been on a treadmill lately. I'm 39 and am too fat and have lousy endurance for someone who wants to be a runner. So, should I enter this race when a.) I'm not trained for it yet, b.) I came down with a cold yesterday and I'm not sure I'll be 100% in six more days c.) I'm scheduled to work so I'd have to reschedule the client and d.) I'm scared to run outside with hills and 20 degree weather and whatever unknown elements that adds. What do you think? I intend to run a 5K this year, but I hadn't actually meant JANUARY when I made that goal. Should I push it or wait? (Cross-posted to the ASD and MFW.) Dally Treat it as a training run - what's the big deal? It'll be a training run done with other people and their presence may even help you do better than you usually do. Forget about being a runner. Be a dieter, be a lifter - your weight will come down, your running will improve, and the pressure will be off. -S- http://www.kbnj.com |
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David Cohen wrote:
(Cross-posted to the ASD and MFW.) ASD: Oh, yes, do it, you will be SO self-actualized. MFW: Butch up, BITCH, and get your flabby ass out there and run! But now I've got to consider whether that's a MFW "do it 'cuz it'll kill you and then you'll stop posting here" or a "do it because we support your efforts" yes. But you did call me BITCH and that usually means you like me... Dally, who knows she's over-analyzing this |
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Running a 5K when you can't
On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 11:24:09 -0500, Dally wrote:
One of my goals for 2004 is to run a 5K. I just discovered there's a race going past my house and into my park next Saturday. I'm trying to figure out if I should enter it. Right now the farthest I can jog without stopping to walk (to bring down my heart rate) is 2 miles. Do it. I predict you do better than you ever imagined. -- Scott Johnson "Always with the excuses for small legs. People like you are why they only open the top half of caskets." -Tommy Bowen |
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Running a 5K when you can't
"Ignoramus18248" wrote Also, do you think that rather than misc.fitness.weights, your question belongs to rec.running? Cuz she loves the abuse?? |
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Running a 5K when you can't
Dally wrote:
One of my goals for 2004 is to run a 5K. I just discovered there's a race going past my house and into my park next Saturday. I'm trying to figure out if I should enter it. Right now the farthest I can jog without stopping to walk (to bring down my heart rate) is 2 miles. I go about 5k once a week (for the past 6 weeks or so) where I run/walk and finish in about 45 minutes. I haven't run outside with hills and ice and snow in many months: all my running has been on a treadmill lately. I'm 39 and am too fat and have lousy endurance for someone who wants to be a runner. So, should I enter this race when a.) I'm not trained for it yet, b.) I came down with a cold yesterday and I'm not sure I'll be 100% in six more days c.) I'm scheduled to work so I'd have to reschedule the client and d.) I'm scared to run outside with hills and 20 degree weather and whatever unknown elements that adds. What do you think? I intend to run a 5K this year, but I hadn't actually meant JANUARY when I made that goal. Should I push it or wait? I would not contemplate running outside right now in MA with my asthma. If there's any question at all about that for you, fuggedaboudit. -- -Wayne |
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"Ignoramus18248" wrote Dally, try to use some common sense. You are entering a RACE when you are in a very poor CV shape. Just what good can possibly come out of it? Pride of accomplishment. With so little to gain and so much to lose, I think the answer is obvious. You're a wuss. Also, with ice and snow, you risk substantial injury, especially if you are not very experienced. Stay indoors, wear a full body condom. We'll email you with the results of life. Also, do you think that rather than misc.fitness.weights, your question belongs to rec.running? She's not a freakin' tree-hugging quiche-eating wussy girl! She's a weightlifter that runs! David |
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On Mon, 26 Jan 2004 11:24:09 -0500, Dally wrote:
One of my goals for 2004 is to run a 5K. I just discovered there's a race going past my house and into my park next Saturday. I'm trying to figure out if I should enter it. Right now the farthest I can jog without stopping to walk (to bring down my heart rate) is 2 miles. I go about 5k once a week (for the past 6 weeks or so) where I run/walk and finish in about 45 minutes. I haven't run outside with hills and ice and snow in many months: all my running has been on a treadmill lately. I'm 39 and am too fat and have lousy endurance for someone who wants to be a runner. So, should I enter this race when a.) I'm not trained for it yet, b.) I came down with a cold yesterday and I'm not sure I'll be 100% in six more days c.) I'm scheduled to work so I'd have to reschedule the client and d.) I'm scared to run outside with hills and 20 degree weather and whatever unknown elements that adds. What do you think? I intend to run a 5K this year, but I hadn't actually meant JANUARY when I made that goal. Should I push it or wait? Be patient and wait until you are 'really' ready, you may then perhaps even enjoy it! ;o) |
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Running a 5K when you can't
"Dally" wrote in message ... One of my goals for 2004 is to run a 5K. I just discovered there's a race going past my house and into my park next Saturday. I'm trying to figure out if I should enter it. Right now the farthest I can jog without stopping to walk (to bring down my heart rate) is 2 miles. I go about 5k once a week (for the past 6 weeks or so) where I run/walk and finish in about 45 minutes. I haven't run outside with hills and ice and snow in many months: all my running has been on a treadmill lately. I'm 39 and am too fat and have lousy endurance for someone who wants to be a runner. So, should I enter this race when a.) I'm not trained for it yet, b.) I came down with a cold yesterday and I'm not sure I'll be 100% in six more days c.) I'm scheduled to work so I'd have to reschedule the client and d.) I'm scared to run outside with hills and 20 degree weather and whatever unknown elements that adds. What do you think? I intend to run a 5K this year, but I hadn't actually meant JANUARY when I made that goal. Should I push it or wait? (Cross-posted to the ASD and MFW.) Dally Asking the weightlifters about running seems about like asking your dentist about your vagina. Asking in one of the running groups would make too much sense? Tonia |
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