run a 5k

Using http://www.ullreys.com/robert/Podcasts/podcasts/podcasts.html to get started.

The Couch to 5k Plan: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I think I might be too embarrassed to do this on the treadmill in the gym, so I’m going to start doing it outside, either early in the morning or (more likely) late at night. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Hooray! I ran my school’s “Turkey Trot” today with some friends, and it was a lot of fun. And I got a pretty good time considering the conditions and the hills, so I’m pretty glad. All in all, it was a great time! I’d love to do it again soon!

i registered!

This will be my second 5k next week sunday. i participated in the breast cancer one last year but i don’t count it because i had to stop a few times. my goal this year is to not stop running no matter what (barring injury, etc). i don’t care what my time is although i’d like to do it under 30 minutes. i’m gonna register tonight and also go for a run at the Y.

I have jogged before and have run a few 5K’s. I’m a slower runner/jogger, but the feeling of accomplishment was huge. And my hips were the smallest they’ve been when I was running. I am overweight now and have shin issues, but I’d like to get back to jogging and accomplish a 5K in Spring 2010.

I would love to complete this goal, my younger sister has always been more athletic than me, she has successfully completed the Chicago Marathon twice and she keeps bugging me to run with her. This would be a first step towards actually being able to keep up with her. Maybe by this time next year my goal will be: Complete the Chicago Marathon.

Originally I had wanted to run a marathon but now I truly understand how long that is and how much it entails so to fit to my life and goal the goal is now to run a 5k. I’ve been working on it for a while… and I see improvement but I know im in no way ready to run a true race however I no longer feel like puking after running for 15 min. Thus, there is progress :)
Currently,I run on the treadmill as it is too cold out and Im running 1.5 miles in about 25 min which is 2.4 km. This is comfortable but im working on increasing my speed and lengthening my stride and my time.

I’ve never been athletic or interested in sports. I even hate working out. My husband inspired me by training and running a half marathon to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. I have Crohn’s and he raised well over $4000 to go towards research in hopes of finding a cure.

This summer, I decided to do the Couch to 5k program, but only completed 6 out of the 9 weeks. I hit a wall and just gave up. I keep wanting to restart the program, but I can’t find the motivation.

As someone who is not one for competitive sports, I think running is a good way to stay active and also find some inner peace. You’re doing it for yourself, pushing yourself, and you’re on your own with time to think, or listen to your favorite music.

My hopes is that running will help me in many areas of my life – confidence in the way I look, staying healthy, and helping my mood/mind.

I came down with the H1N1 and it really put me off my game. Today after work is the first day in 2? 3? weeks that I’ve been to the gym or worked out in any fashion other than the standard Cough-Cough-Sneeze-BlowNose abs routine. You could bounce a quarter off them.

I won’t be up for the Guiness Pub Run (drat!), but I will definitely be doing the Holiday Lights Night Run on Dec. 12th.

I’ve always been a sickly kid – you know – the one that was always picked (second to) last in gym class. I also have been diagnosed with asthma, which I’m sure causes me to be even less active than I want to be.

I’m on the path to being more motivated and curious as to how to improve my well being; without relying on doctors and medications. I believe building enough endurance to run would be a good way to bring myself to the path of wellness.

I’d like to run a 5k as a reward to (and proof of) improving my health.