this Thanksgiving. These 5k runs are designed to get you moving and burn some calories before you stuff yourself on stuffing, as well as bring in some money for a good cause (locally, it's the YMCA). "What a great idea," I thought at the time. I could run this race, then not feel guilty about pigging out later.Instead of doing a search for information on a 5k run, I asked the Significant Other how many miles are in 5k. His answer: 2.5 miles give or take. So I've been hopping on the treadmill at the gym, slogging through 2.5 miles at about 5.2 miles per hour (I'm not much of a runner) and starting to feel like I could make it. Until today, that is. Today, I decided to look up some information about training for my first ever 5k.
I found this at About.com:
"Running a 5K is an excellent goal for new runners. You'll get lots of motivation, as well as enjoyment, from participating in a race, and 5K (3.1 miles) is the perfect distance for first-timers."You probably already knew this, but in case, like me (and apparently my S.O.), you were never good with the Metric system, 5 kilometers is equivalent to 3.1 miles. I need to run .6 miles farther than I have been. I know it doesn't seem like much -- and it probably really isn't -- but I know running on a treadmill is easier than running on the street. And I'm just starting to feel like I could run this on a treadmill.
While, I work out on a regular basis, easily completing 2 or 3 miles on the elliptical machine or the stair stepper, running has always been a whole other ballgame to me.If I really want to complete the 5k on Thanksgiving (and I do), I'm going to have to step it up a notch. I have just over two weeks to feel comfortable running 3.1 miles. I have to keep telling myself I can do it.
3 comments:
You can totally do it! I just started running different 5k's (and am a total treadmill-trainee) and found that once you are at the race - and everyone else is there - its a blast (even with the extra mileage :)).
Good Luck!!
Ditto. I can go 5 miles on an elliptical, but at about 1/2 a mile on real road, I slow down and then have to do intervals of running and walking.
Why do you think you have to run the WHOLE thing? Can't you interval it some? It's not like you burn fewer calories for future mashed potatoes if you walk some.
Well, if you really want to do it, and you don't mind some walking, I'll do it with you. A 5k is really not that long. I promise.
Thanks for the pep talk!
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