Exercise and Fitness

mythology

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12. I agree with this

Sat Aug 2, 2014, 05:18 PM

Aug 2014

I'm not a runner, by any stretch, but last year I talked myself into running a charity 5k for/with some friends and even though I decided way too late (I decided the first week of November, for a 5k that was the first week of December) I was able to complete the 5k in just about my goal time. But because I knew I had to run it, I knew I had to drag myself onto the treadmill 5 times a week.

This year my plan is to start training in early August for the same 5k and then try to keep running as the cardio and weight loss it brought on were good for me.

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Tips for runners that are starting to run again [View all] Aerows Jun 2014 OP

Here's a site that might help. LeftofObama Jun 2014 #1

Great advice, those motivational quotes really do help! Raffi Ella Jun 2014 #2

It's one of the best feelings in the world to me when I set a goal and achieve it. LeftofObama Jun 2014 #4

Oh wow, that's terrific, Congrats! Raffi Ella Jun 2014 #5

Fantastic! LeftofObama Jun 2014 #6

rofl. Raffi Ella Jun 2014 #7

Trail running can be its own special breed of hell.. sir pball Aug 2014 #15

Thanks for that :) Aerows Jul 2014 #11

Get hydrated and keep yourself hydrated, it makes all the difference for me. Raffi Ella Jun 2014 #3

Thank you for the support and advice! Aerows Jul 2014 #10

Another motivator -- sign up for that 5K. AngryOldDem Jul 2014 #8

Good idea! Aerows Jul 2014 #9

I agree with this mythology Aug 2014 #12

If I may make another suggestion...if you're looking for a very neat race. AngryOldDem Aug 2014 #13

For a 5K, just don't bite off too much at once. Other than that, just do what feels good. sir pball Aug 2014 #14