June 10, 201412 yr I finally bit the bullet and signed up for a 5k. This Saturday. I have been threatening it for like 10 months. I don't know that I am ready, but I ran 2 miles last night and 3 miles at lunch today. So while it wasn't easy breezy, it was doable. Like nobody wants to do these! I finally convinced a guy I work with to come with me Sat night.
June 10, 201412 yr I don't know that I am ready, but I ran 2 miles last night If you can run 2 miles, you can race 3.1 It's not a matter of if you can do it - you can and you already know it. The question is how fast can you do it ... (??) and that's what racing is all about. The good news is you always set a PR on your first one. This first one will be your fasted one ever, right?[1] Easy Peasy Lemon Breezy FOOTNOTES: [1] and then you spend the next couple of races trying to beat that time.
June 10, 201412 yr Author They better not throw cornstarch in my eyes! I just spent my life savings and was blind for months to get this vision to 20/20 ;-)
June 10, 201412 yr Tips: Sunglasses and a bandanna to cover your mouth. The after party was super fun too!
June 11, 201412 yr Author Sunday ran for fun. Monday Tuesday practicing for 5k. I have 3 days left to prep. Maybe I should be more nervous but I'm very zen. Meh, mind over matter.
June 12, 201412 yr Author Day 4 of training, have until Saturday. Goal is 3 miles/day. So far so good. Fell in between the treadmills and the handle thing bashed in my ribs. I thought I needed 'a change of scenery,' so decided to move to next treadmill over. Somehow lost my footing, cuz I'm cool like that.
June 12, 201412 yr Day 4 of training, have until Saturday. Goal is 3 miles/day. So far so good. Fell in between the treadmills and the handle thing bashed in my ribs. I thought I needed 'a change of scenery,' so decided to move to next treadmill over. Somehow lost my footing, cuz I'm cool like that. Hope you're okay. Running on an incline will help prepare you for running outside during the race.
June 13, 201412 yr Author Hope you're okay. Running on an incline will help prepare you for running outside during the race. I am only at 2.0 incline but made it 3.5 miles today.
June 15, 201412 yr update girl! you were ready for a 5k 6 months ago I"m sure you did fantastic :) xoxo
June 15, 201412 yr Author It was a super fun time. Mostly I was doused with red cornstarch. Unfortunately though my friend from work that went with me is not really a runner so we walked about half of it. Oh well. I have ran a 5k alone, I already know I can do it.
June 15, 201412 yr It was a super fun time. Mostly I was doused with red cornstarch. Unfortunately though my friend from work that went with me is not really a runner so we walked about half of it. Oh well. I have ran a 5k alone, I already know I can do it. Awesome! It's all about getting out and having fun. Now, where are the pics? I know you got some. Your Aunt tole me.
June 15, 201412 yr Author OK! I don't have any of us running, hb couldn't find us he said in the runners. Tons of ppl there, looked like it was going to storm bad, but no rain until it was over. Group view After the race P.S I don't think those are orbs, I think it's cornstarch in the air. Else that run was really haunted.
June 15, 201412 yr Looks like fun, Ava! Glad you had a good time. Who the F ever said that a former smoker can't kick ass and take names? Huh? Show me because I got something to tell that person.
June 23, 201412 yr Author Awesome job Ava! I need to sign up for a 5k, have no one to run it with though :( I'll run it with you! I really had a hard time finding someone to go with me, all these never smokers 'fraid of a lil runnin.
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