Signed up for my first 5K Run

Chainsaw13 · 07-28-2011, 06:44 PM

A friend asked me earlier this year when I started walking if I'd do a 5K. I figured I'd at least walk it, not sure about running on a 4-time surgically repaired ankle. Fast forward about 6 months and I"m now regularly running. Last night I did 2.3 miles after doing a 45min cardio workout. So another friend of mine posted something on FB about a couple 5K's in the area, one the day before Halloween. The registration and check is in the mail. Can't wait. This was actually the first goal I set with my CDE after I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I hadn't officially done one but have walked many times over 3.2 miles. Now that my ankle can take the exertion of running I"m going to run the entire thing. Who knows, maybe I'll look at 10K's and possibly a half marathon for next year. Gotta keep setting those goals.

EricF · 07-28-2011, 06:45 PM

Congrats Bob!!!

Wish I had that kind of motivation!

kelmac07 · 07-28-2011, 07:55 PM

Best of luck Bob. When I retired from the Army...I KNEW my running days were over.

area51 · 07-28-2011, 08:10 PM

Good luck I'm sure you'll do great.

icehog3 · 07-28-2011, 08:47 PM

Congrats, Bob, kick some arse!

Only way I would run 5K is if there was a free, all-you-can-eat smorgasboard at the finish line.

CigarNut · 07-28-2011, 08:51 PM

Good luck! You should be very proud of yourself! (I'm still in the 5K Walk stage of life -- not sure if I am going to graduate to running anytime soon

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hammondc · 07-29-2011, 07:52 AM

OH YEAHHHH! You will love it. The buzz and atmosphere around the race cannot be beat. The nervousness before it starts and the party afterwards are always a good time.

Enjoy!

Chainsaw13 · 07-29-2011, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the support guys. In case any of you are interested in getting in shape to run a 5k, check out this website. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

Chainsaw13 · 08-09-2011, 08:59 PM

I see my registration check was cashed, so it's officially on. Now to figure out a costume to wear for the run.

GreekGodX · 08-09-2011, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Congrats, Bob, kick some arse!

Only way I would run 5K is if there was a free, all-you-can-eat smorgasboard at the finish line.

Pops if you ever find that 5K I'll be right there next to ya

Congratulations Bob. Best of luck to you bro. Give me the word and I'll be waiting at the finish line with cigars

Chainsaw13 · 08-09-2011, 09:23 PM

Hmm, hadn't thought about a cigar for the finish. That would be funny.

E.J. · 08-09-2011, 09:27 PM

EXCELLENT! Signing up is 75% of the battle IMO.... It is something I am always having to do. No event, usually means no training on anything but the bike for me....

I look forward to hearing how it goes!

Chainsaw13 · 10-09-2011, 10:56 AM

Just got back from running my first official 5K run. What a blast. This was the Big House, Big Heart run in Ann Arbor, MI. You start/end at Michigan Stadium, with the end coming down the tunnel onto the field, then across the 50 yd line. I"m hooked. It helped alsoto have the nice motivation in front of me. Whomever created the skin tight running pants women wear, I'd like to thank that person.

Official times will be posted later today. I think I'm somewhere around the 30min mark.

10-09-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Congrats, Bob, kick some arse!

Only way I would run 5K is if there was a free, all-you-can-eat smorgasboard at the finish line.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreekGodX

Pops if you ever find that 5K I'll be right there next to ya

Congratulations Bob. Best of luck to you bro. Give me the word and I'll be waiting at the finish line with cigars

Race both of you for some cigars.....

10-09-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Just got back from running my first official 5K run. What a blast. This was the Big House, Big Heart run in Ann Arbor, MI. You start/end at Michigan Stadium, with the end coming down the tunnel onto the field, then across the 50 yd line. I"m hooked. It helped alsoto have the nice motivation in front of me. Whomever created the skin tight running pants women wear, I'd like to thank that person.

Official times will be posted later today. I think I'm somewhere around the 30min mark.

Congrats!

Remo · 10-09-2011, 11:38 AM

Good luck Bob

themoneycollector · 10-09-2011, 12:51 PM

Congrats, I recently ran a 5K about a month ago. I wasn't really competing, I was only there as moral support for my wifey. I just went in cold without any training or practice runs at all. I'm not in shape whatsoever, but really good at pushing myself when there's competition.

I jogged the first 1/3, mixed walk/jog the 2/3, and walked the last 1/3. One thing that messed me up was they had markers along the way that said "1", "2", "3". I jogged to the "1" and figured that was 1km instead of 1 mile. So psychologically I was giving up by the time I was at the "2" since I thought that was 2km's instead of 2 miles (had I known I was nearly done at that point, I would have jogged the last mile+).

Next time, if I don't get practice time beforehand, I'd like to walk it with a cigar in hand and cup of scotch or rum. LOL

Chainsaw13 · 10-09-2011, 03:28 PM

Here's the official timing results.

Age group - 75 out off 259 28:03.6 9:03/M
Overall - 1352 out of 6144

Guess it pays to follow those college coeds.

kelmac07 · 10-09-2011, 04:15 PM

Congrats Bob!!

hammondc · 10-14-2011, 11:05 AM

JEEZ....thats actually a damn good pace.

07-28-2011, 06:44 PM	#1
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Signed up for my first 5K Run A friend asked me earlier this year when I started walking if I'd do a 5K. I figured I'd at least walk it, not sure about running on a 4-time surgically repaired ankle. Fast forward about 6 months and I"m now regularly running. Last night I did 2.3 miles after doing a 45min cardio workout. So another friend of mine posted something on FB about a couple 5K's in the area, one the day before Halloween. The registration and check is in the mail. Can't wait. This was actually the first goal I set with my CDE after I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I hadn't officially done one but have walked many times over 3.2 miles. Now that my ankle can take the exertion of running I"m going to run the entire thing. Who knows, maybe I'll look at 10K's and possibly a half marathon for next year. Gotta keep setting those goals. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-28-2011, 06:45 PM	#2
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Congrats Bob!!! Wish I had that kind of motivation! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

07-28-2011, 07:55 PM	#3
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Best of luck Bob. When I retired from the Army...I KNEW my running days were over. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-28-2011, 08:10 PM	#4
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Good luck I'm sure you'll do great. __________________

07-28-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Congrats, Bob, kick some arse! Only way I would run 5K is if there was a free, all-you-can-eat smorgasboard at the finish line. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-28-2011, 08:51 PM	#6
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Good luck! You should be very proud of yourself! (I'm still in the 5K Walk stage of life -- not sure if I am going to graduate to running anytime soon ) __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

07-29-2011, 07:52 AM	#7
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run OH YEAHHHH! You will love it. The buzz and atmosphere around the race cannot be beat. The nervousness before it starts and the party afterwards are always a good time. Enjoy!

07-29-2011, 07:56 PM	#8
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Thanks for the support guys. In case any of you are interested in getting in shape to run a 5k, check out this website. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-09-2011, 08:59 PM	#9
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run I see my registration check was cashed, so it's officially on. Now to figure out a costume to wear for the run. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-09-2011, 09:23 PM	#11
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Hmm, hadn't thought about a cigar for the finish. That would be funny. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-09-2011, 09:27 PM	#12
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run EXCELLENT! Signing up is 75% of the battle IMO.... It is something I am always having to do. No event, usually means no training on anything but the bike for me.... I look forward to hearing how it goes!

10-09-2011, 10:56 AM	#13
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Just got back from running my first official 5K run. What a blast. This was the Big House, Big Heart run in Ann Arbor, MI. You start/end at Michigan Stadium, with the end coming down the tunnel onto the field, then across the 50 yd line. I"m hooked. It helped alsoto have the nice motivation in front of me. Whomever created the skin tight running pants women wear, I'd like to thank that person. Official times will be posted later today. I think I'm somewhere around the 30min mark. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-09-2011, 11:38 AM	#16
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Good luck Bob __________________

10-09-2011, 12:51 PM	#17
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Congrats, I recently ran a 5K about a month ago. I wasn't really competing, I was only there as moral support for my wifey. I just went in cold without any training or practice runs at all. I'm not in shape whatsoever, but really good at pushing myself when there's competition. I jogged the first 1/3, mixed walk/jog the 2/3, and walked the last 1/3. One thing that messed me up was they had markers along the way that said "1", "2", "3". I jogged to the "1" and figured that was 1km instead of 1 mile. So psychologically I was giving up by the time I was at the "2" since I thought that was 2km's instead of 2 miles (had I known I was nearly done at that point, I would have jogged the last mile+). Next time, if I don't get practice time beforehand, I'd like to walk it with a cigar in hand and cup of scotch or rum. LOL

10-09-2011, 03:28 PM	#18
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Here's the official timing results. Age group - 75 out off 259 28:03.6 9:03/M Overall - 1352 out of 6144 Guess it pays to follow those college coeds. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-09-2011, 04:15 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run Congrats Bob!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-14-2011, 11:05 AM	#20
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: Signed up for my first 5K Run JEEZ....thats actually a damn good pace.