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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:24 PM
Dally
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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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:28 PM
David Cohen
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"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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:34 PM
Steve Freides
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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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:34 PM
Dally
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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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:37 PM
Top Sirloin
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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.


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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:44 PM
Lee Michaels
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"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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:48 PM
Wayne S. Hill
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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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:51 PM
David Cohen
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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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:52 PM
John HUDSON
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Default 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. 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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Old January 26th, 2004, 05:55 PM
That T Woman
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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



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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