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First 5K

Allisonmscott86

By Allisonmscott86, in Fitness & Exercise

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Allisonmscott86    3

Allisonmscott86
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I didnt run the whole thing, but I didnt walk the whole thing either and to me, thats AWESOME!post-204862-13813134046432_thumb.jpg

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Cazzy    725

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Well done thats such a good achievement, i keep thinking i should try it but am too aprehensive, maybe later in the year but its on my mind to do it .. gratz to u and continued success...

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georgia girl    35

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Congrats!! Finishing is more important that any ribbon or time. Way to go! I used to run and I loved it. I am currently trying to get myself back in good enough shape to start again.

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sam3841    57

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Thats so awesome. I am actually training for my first 5k doing the couch to 5k. How long did you train before you felt ready? I can run/walk 3 miles in almost 40 minutes but I really want to be able to jog the whole thing.

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twi    40

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That's great!!

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pen527    6

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Good job! I'm jealous.... I really want to get up the stamina to run!

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Holly Dolly    575

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Congrats to you! I just started running a little bit during my 3 mile walk. Never would I have imagined that I could be a runner! I also did my first long hike this past weekend, 10.5 miles! So much to be thankful for!

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smmrsue    56

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That's great! Keep it up!

I can't wait to do this next year.

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ctarantino    13

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Im doing my first banded 5K Apil 15th. How do you carb up before a run bring banded? I cant really eat any carbs so Im wondering what to eat leading up to my run and the night before?? Any info will be helpful THANKS SO MUCH!! :-)

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Jessica43082    17

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I know for myself I've never carbed up for a 5K. I really don't think our bodies need extra carbs for that distance. When I'm doing longer runs (I'm training for a marathon) I eat oatmeal, wasa crisps, or fruits.

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cunner    21

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Doing your first 5K is such an accomplishment. I ran mine a year ago on April 15, 2011. It made me feel so good that I continued to do a few more and now I am running 4-6 miles a day 4 days a week with the occasional longer run added in. I am training for a 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) on Memorial Day weekend.

There should be no need for extra carbs for 3 miles. You should be fine energy wise. In fact most races are in the morning and I don't do so well eating that early so I will just be sure to hydrate well (not too well so that you have to pee mid-race). Maybe 8-16 oz of Water.

Good Luck. I'm sure you will do great. !! :)

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