lindasewsit Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 This is NQR, but I am so excited! I am running my first 5K tomorrow! Wish me well!!! I don't know if I will be able to actually RUN the whole thing, but I am certainly going to try! I have my Ipod loaded with good "running" music and I am ready to roll!!! Aggghhha! I'm pumped!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Be safe if its hot and drink lot of water. Best of luck and whatever you do have a blast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Best of luck, stay hydrated and enjoy the experience, the goal is to finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Good Luck and have fun!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriVB Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Good for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 You GO, girl! I can't run anymore, but enjoy participating in the 5k walks. They're addiciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Whew!!! I did it!! Couldn't run the entire course, but most of it!!! Wooooo feels GOOD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 :cool::):cool::cool::cool::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norma H Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Good for you! You made the effort and that's what really counts! Each race/walk gets easier. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 happy for you :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Roberts Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Well done, I am guessing you are feeling pretty chuffed about having achieved this Yvonne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Wow I am impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisae Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Yea! so proud of you, Linda!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 What an accomplishment Linda! Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I did that once! Actually twice---didn't take the first time...:P:P My feet were numb by the time I finished, walk/jogged the last half. I sure hope you have some good training advice and counseling. Prevent blisters, hydrate, dress for the weather...you know what I mean. Congratulations! and I'm assuming you are quite younger than I. Keep it up and you will stay young forever. Covert Bailey, my favorite exercise author, says that everyone should train to run a marathon. Just don't run it. The training is the best conditioning around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
char pietruk Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Congrats on running the race. What matters is that you gave it your best effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks everyone!! Boni.... no, I'm not so young..... This March when I turned 57, I decided if I want to do this, I better do it NOW!!! I've always wanted to run, but never seemed to be able to do it, and this year, I was determined that I AM going to do it! My goal is to run a 5K with my 10 year old granddaughter! I went out and drove the part that I actually ran today, and it was 2 miles.... walked the rest off and on, running.... There is another 5K this September here and my goal is to be able to run the whole thing! Thanks for all the encouragement!!! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 good for you Linda, You rock Gramma!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Originally posted by lindasewsit Thanks everyone!! Boni.... no, I'm not so young..... This March when I turned 57, I decided if I want to do this, I better do it NOW!!! NOW is the BEST time to start! If the terrain was flat, I know I could run a 5K still. I did a MADD run in 1996 and a local fun run the next year. I was 46 then. I'm in much better shape now...still conditioning for that elusive marathon! I like the website http://www.coolrunning.com/index.shtml They have a conditioning routine for a "Couch Potato to 5K" (I see they changed it to "Couch to 5K".) I did it and it's remarkable how easy it is! Of course, I had to take twice as long as they prescribe, no cheating, and stick with the schedule. You really don't have to feel pain to get the gain! Off the soapbox once again...I love y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Congratulations! I have walked many but running is not my thing! Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastiffMomQlt Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 CONGRATS!!! I did a 5k walk in May for the first time but like Primitive 1 said, running isn't my thing either. Good for you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Wow, that is awesome! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Good for you! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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