Who here has run a 5k?
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Young_Chitlin
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I'm currently training for one that's taking place Sunday. Any advice?
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I have not ran one but I have trained with guys that do. It is only 3.7 miles (I think) So I say run 5 miles to ready for a 5K. Find someone with good pace and either try to beat them or at least keep them with in a 5-10 second reach.
But for any running find your pace and keep it! Dont go higher or lower keep your pace and ride it all the way in.
I will not run one until I can get my 5 mile runs under 35 minutes. I am currently hovering around 38-40 minutes and that is with alot of hills. Best way to train is with hills. -
never for competition but I dont thinks it thats far...its more like 3.1 miles and I used to that all the time in the military..now I avg. 6-10 miles when I run...everyone gotta start somewhere though...good luck.
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never did one yet but im sure its nothing. i can run 3.1(5k) miles easily. i normally do between 4 and 6 miles when i go for a run. id just suggested being hydrated and well rested before the run.
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whatevathehell wrote: »never for competition but I dont thinks it thats far...its more like 3.1 miles and I used to that all the time in the military..now I avg. 6-10 miles when I run...everyone gotta start somewhere though...good luck.
I couldn't run around the corner a year ago. Probably can't right now.
You have to build up to it. If you are already a runner 5k shouldn't be too hard for you.
But I went from "I hate running, I can't do this ish" to running a half marathon. 5k's were for fun. -
I use to do these all the time in highschool (Raider team). Its no real advise except run everyday, two a days is the best. The 5K was always my weekness
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Yeah, 3.1 miles. And co-sign, I never ran a 5k competition either but I run a 10k easily 3-5 times per week :tuwhatevathehell wrote: »never for competition but I dont thinks it thats far...its more like 3.1 miles and I used to that all the time in the military..now I avg. 6-10 miles when I run...everyone gotta start somewhere though...good luck.
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5 k isn't that bad Ive never ran for competition but I'm not in top notch shape and have no problem finishing without stopping or walking. I think its only 3. some miles.
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Yeah, 3.1 miles. And co-sign, I never ran a 5k competition either but I run a 10k easily 3-5 times per week :tu
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i was in excellent shape at the time and did pretty well
stretching and breath control are my most important gems
those make or break u plus running shoes
also ur mind u need something to think about if u have pain or slow down
see if u can do it with a partner or group -
my 5k was 31:00
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I have many times in the military…I once did a team 10k mud run…that ? was fun…but i was dead ? tired for like the rest of weekend. I don't remember any of my times though
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ShawnCoonery wrote: »I have many times in the military…I once did a team 10k mud run…that ? was fun…but i was dead ? tired for like the rest of weekend. I don't remember any of my times though
Seriously? damn I want to do that, what did that involve? -
It was when I was stationed at Ft.Lewis it was a 5-man squad run…man…it was like it started at the gym…thru the forest it was like..picture a long ass American Gladiators course but with mud…there were walls…rope swings and climbs…tunnels…pits and ? …and then u ended up back at the gym…it was for everyone all u had to do was pay the entry fee…u didn't have to do it as a team though u could've done it solo…it was OD fun though…but like i said I was done for the rest of the week…I think we got like 3rd ended up with a trophy and a gift card for like 50 bucks at the PX…it was for charity they have it like every summer
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Was it today? 5k's are fast and fun. Your training depends on how far along you already are. Slowly increase your mileage every week, and rest a couple days before your race.
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I only did 5K on a treadmill?
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never did any until this summer. did one. and was hooked. i think i've now done 5 or 6 for the summer. i don't do any traiing. other than just run until i get tired. i run the day before. then wake up and try to run a mile before the race. then just get it. i don't race to win, just to finish really. maybe next year i'll try to train to be more competitive. the best i finished was 3rd in my age group. which isn't great but i'm not mad
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5k is not that bad if you're jogging
Couldn't imagine having to race at that speed tho. My sprint game is cheetah status -
? hard, I ran a 31 minute one and I was walking some parts.
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i ran it on the treadmill today
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im running 2k on the treadmill right now.....i really just started tho....i know i cant do ? with a 5k
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I am doing one this weekend on the Georgia Tech Campus. I will post my numbers.
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5k in approx 26 min
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my last 5K was 24:25 but i prefer longer runs. I use my 5K time to get seeded better for longer and more crowded distance races I do.
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Just did a very small one. I came in between 12th-17th. My time was 26:43 slowest time I have ever had. I hadnt ran since early October until then.
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Just did a very small one. I came in between 12th-17th. My time was 26:43 slowest time I have ever had. I hadnt ran since early October until then.
Okay scratch that. I just had my slowest time with 26:47 this last week. Man it was some fine ass women out there.
