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RE: My First 5K Race - 7/21/2008 10:59:09 PM
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stellaluna
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High five! <slap>
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RE: My First 5K Race - 7/22/2008 8:05:30 AM
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It must be nice to be in your thirties, Kristin. I'll be 50 in a few months and I've almost forgotten what that decade was like!
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RE: My First 5K Race - 7/22/2008 8:44:45 AM
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Nicely done!!! Your focus should always be on how well YOU have done, and how much YOU can improve. A big part of where you finish depends on who shows up. You can't control that.
I went out for a very early morning run. It rained overnight and was still raining when I got up. But, but the time I got out there the rain had stopped. Oh well... Legs are dead, most likely still recovering from Sunday's ride. I asked my coach for a rest day tomorrow, which he gladly gave me. I'm doing a half marathon on Saturday and want to go in as rested as possible.
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RE: My First 5K Race - 7/22/2008 3:09:54 PM
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I'm going to our group workout this evening, but I'm undecided as to whether I'm going to just run for 25-30 minutes, run a designated distance (2.5-3.0 miles), or do some speed work by running a number of 440's at a faster pace than normal. Hopefully I'll be able to decide before I get there, that the humidity will ease off, and that the thunderstorms will hold off until we're done.
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RE: My First 5K Race - 7/22/2008 8:40:14 PM
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Good luck to you to HC!
I ran today too and it's a little fast. 4 miles at 39 min 22 sec. For the next two weeks, I won't be running as we'll be on holidays...my daughter and I. We'll probably be doing a lot of hiking through the mountains and cycling. I hope I don't lose my conditioning. I don't think I can leave my daughter alone to do any running at all.
Hope to see you all.
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RE: My First 5K Race - 7/23/2008 9:04:45 AM
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It was really muggy last night, mainly because of the thunderstorms that were on the way. I ended up using the workout schedule I picked up from the book, which had me only running for 13 minutes (I actually did 14 - which turned out to be a mile). I took it easy, as you can tell by the time, but I did run the entire time without walking, which was a good thing. Tomorrow evening is when I'll go do my speed work . . . that is, if my b-i-l isn't wanting to go out to dinner.
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RE: The Running Thread - 7/23/2008 9:36:40 AM
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OH! I am considering doing some classes at Gold's, though, just to mix it up. They have a spin class on Thursday and a water fitness class. I've never done either one. I'm thinking it might be fun to try something new every week. They have tons of group exercise classes I could try.
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RE: The Running Thread - 7/23/2008 10:28:23 AM
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I love spin. It's a great workout. and great cross training for running. I don't really go to water aerobics cause its mostly seniors. Plus its during the day when i'm at work.
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RE: The Running Thread - 7/24/2008 2:41:14 PM
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Miss Giggles
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I had the Nike+, it was fun to compete against others. You have to have the Nike+ to join the race. You can set up teams and compete too or challenge others. People will set up other virtual 5ks and 10ks.
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RE: The Running Thread - 7/24/2008 2:48:21 PM
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I don't do iPod, so I'm out. Does that new Nike bracelet do the same thing?
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RE: The Running Thread - 7/24/2008 3:12:33 PM
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Miss Giggles
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Yes but the accuracy is so so.
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RE: The Running Thread - 7/25/2008 8:31:50 AM
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Stellaluna--at spin class just do what you can. Stick with it, and you'll get there!
I did an easy run this morning. I was supposed to throw in race paced intervals but the legs were just not responding. Things are not looking good for tomorrow's race......
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There were 13 people that finished after me and 68 that finished before me. 
My first 5K, I was waaaaaaay back. Each race though, I get a little better; I run a little faster; I rank a little higher. Just keep at it! You are doing great! Remember, you haven't been running that long! 
I shouldn't have any problem passing but I want to do more than simply pass - and I don't want anything to get in the way of me passing. If I don't pass, I can't test for 3 months and I can't apply with the same department for 6 months... 