Runners on board?

[NotnKansas]

I am far from calling myself a runner but I have recently started runn-ING, and am up to about 3.5 miles of mostly running, some walking and incline training on the treadmill. However I have yet to venture OUTSIDE to run, thus I am not a runner, and have not been able to run an entire 5K without walking, thus I am not a runner. The treadmill at the gym is nice and safe, like a blankie with a TV.

Maybe we can motivate each other! I've lost about 25 pounds in the past 5 months on Weight Watchers, and found that the lighter I get, the easier it goes. I also started weight training about a month ago, and discovered right away that it made me a faster, uh, "runner". ("Faster" also being a relative term.)

My goal is to build up to running maybe 4 days a week, for about 40-50 minutes. Right now I'm doing it twice a week and some cardio on the elliptical after weights.

I've thought about doing the Rosemary 5K if we come up in October. :scratch: I do need to get better shoes.

Congrats! That is awesome. I've been sticking to the treadmill as well - it's been to hot here lately to run outside unless it's 4am or so! If you run with an I-pod, go onto I-tunes. Nike has some great workouts you can put on your pod. Great music and a great coach in the background 'coaching' you from anything from speed on the treadmill to distance on the road!

 

[beachmouse]

SJ, sorry I forgot that Run was there. They could stand to do a bit more publicity outside of SoWal, since I've heard complaints that there isn't a running store in PC, and they could also daw from the east side of Destin/FWB/Niceville that finds Pensacola to be too much of a hike.

 

[CPort]

Ok I have a question. I can't run but I used to walk really fast. (please don't laugh) I want to get back to walking 3miles daily. These 5ks are there any walkers??

 

[whiteyfunn]

5ks are funn but still require training if you aren't a consistent runner...inmo, and make sure you have on comfotable shoes!

I got fitted for running shoes and they've made all the difference. They watch how you walk/run and fit you accordingly. I bought some Brooks and they are the best running shoes I've ever had.

WDW should be fun. I am coming down to run the Rosemary 5k in October. You should come too!

 

[beachmouse]

There are always a good number of walkers in the local 5Ks. A number of races even have a special walking division for awards purposes.

 

[NoHall]

Ok I have a question. I can't run but I used to walk really fast. (please don't laugh) I want to get back to walking 3miles daily. These 5ks are there any walkers??

I've been out"ran" by walkers in every race I've run..

 

[Beach Runner]

I was running at least 25 miles a week until I got plantar fasciitis almost 3 years ago and was told to stop. I used to do 10Ks and still do the Peachtree Road Race (10K) every summer. I worked myself up to it by alternating walking and running. Then once I got into shape, I just ran. I started back running some this summer (despite the podiatrist's orders) until it got too hot. I get too bored running on a treadmill -- 20 minutes on a treadmill is worse than 1 hour outside. So I've been using a stationary bike inside until it cools off outside. Boring.

My best time doing a 10K was probably 4 years ago. I've never been able to get under about 47 minutes (about 8 miles per hour).

5Ks are fun. Just alternate walking and running if you can't run the entire thing. Actually I've read that metabolically that's better anyhow. I don't remember my time for the one 5K I've done. Of course, it doesn't count. I had too much red wine the night before and was way hungover.;-)

Good luck!

And good job, TFT!

 

[ItzKatzTime]

SJ is righr.........Check out the store "RUN" next to "For The Health of It" in Blue Mountain. Over the past three years I have bought a number of grayt running shoes for my daughter, who ran for the Cross Country team at Seaside Neighborhood School. I also bought some awsome outfits and shoes there. They have great advice and are in the know for what's going on. And love to help people.

Glad you brought this up....as I need new shoes now and will buy them from "RUN". I try to buy everything I can from locals.

My eldest daughter ran her first 5K in Wyoming at the age of 8. She trained for two weeks.....and when she came up to the table to register they asked her if she was a walker and she let them know she was definitely a runner. She made the paper as the youngest runner. Try running in the mountains.

Good Luck momof2kids Kat

 

[Bob]

Winter Park High women's time trial tuesday afternoon...5k winning time 19:38

 

[NotnKansas]

Winter Park High women's time trial tuesday afternoon...5k winning time 19:38

I love Winter Park, FL! It is almost as pretty as SOWAL.