As I've mentioned before, I've been training for a 5K, and I had my first race on Saturday. It's been about six weeks since I started the Couch to 5K program of interval training. The first day involves alternating 60 seconds of running with 90 seconds of walking. Even that kicked my ass, so you can imagine how impressed I am with myself that I was able to run for about half the 5K. The other half I kind of limped through.
There was a great mix of people running the 5K. One girl — an amazing kid who finished in the top 10 — was 8 years old, and there were a number of people in their 70s. One old lady was my running partner, unbeknownst to her. I passed her a couple times, but when I slowed down to walk she sped by me, as much as a 76-year-old can speed. Whatever, I totally ate her dust, and she finished ahead of me. This was both horrifying and inspiring. Old ladies of the world who can run faster and longer than me, I salute you!
One thing that has really helped me stay motivated is being able to log my miles on ZeaLOG, a site that helps you keep track of what you're doing and compare your progress to other people's. Let me know if you want an invitation to try it out. I would be thrilled if you started to run with me. I need all the motivation I can get!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
My first 5K
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Congrats on your first 5K! Hopefully there will be many more :)
That old lady must have been Yvonne. She's amazing. Even more amazing? Sometimes she has competition in her age group!
You ran a 5k. You're great.
Wow! Way to go! My top's, uhh, hat's off to you!
Solid! I'm in.
I'm give you a standing ovation!!! And I would love to have that invite to train with you. Started a new exercise program last week hoping to feel better. And running with somebody would be wonderful.
oh YES, you did it! Way to go, dude! That pic of Homer is the best, made me laugh out loud.
that's so super awesome, congratulations!!
Congratulations!! As someone who knows you ONLY through your zeaLOG, I have to say watching you guys train has been super inspiring to me as well. It has been really awesome to watch it all happen.
Thanks, guys!
Edubyah, zeaLOG has been a big part of why I've been able to do it. It lets me run virtually with friends. Much more fun.
RW, email me for the invitation! (You can find my address on my profile page.)
Congratulations on the 5K. I am so proud of you -- and in awe. I would probably hyperventilate and collapse 10 minutes into it.
You are AWESOME!!!!!
:)
Hey, lady, you ran a 5K. I'm pretty sure I could manage driving a 5K. Congrats!
YAY!!! and let me say YAY YAY YAY YAY again! so very proud and psyched for you!
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