So I ran my first 5k race on Saturday

Painthappy · 11-27-2006, 10:50 AM

The results are in:
Time: 30:22
Pace: 9:48
MPH: 6.125

Complete Results on this page
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/0...rea_set1.shtml

Now while I could have definately run a bit faster, and I have on my tread mill
Those hills are what did me in. I definately need to practice outdoors!

That, and man, I'm sore.

Azzy · 11-27-2006, 10:53 AM

Good stuff, you nut!

How did you fair throughout? (Like what was the point that you had to dig for the last bit, or didnt that point come?)

Painthappy · 11-27-2006, 10:56 AM

Well, I had about a 7 MPH pace in the beginning, as there was 600 people and it took me a bit to get to the start and really get running. So my stats are definately off because of that.

Around 2.5 miles I thought that this sucked as people were saying.. "The finish is just around the corner". Bollocks. Not even close. So that kept the motivation low.

I probably could have run another 2 miles if I had to. I need to train my body better so I can lose some poundage, and learn how far a 5k is, so I can push it harder. If I can do those two, I should be able to keep up with my wife. Who ran it in about 23 minutes.

mrwisker · 11-27-2006, 12:19 PM

Great going,
If I could train my body not to have a heart attack, I think it might be fun.

shartley · 11-27-2006, 12:49 PM

Good job!

Anything that makes you happy and healthy. I personally HATE running, even though I used to be darn good at it. 5K would have been a bit short for me back in the day though since I ran 8 miles a day with little to no effort; and at a fast pace (remember, I hate running, so the faster you run the quicker it is over… LOL). Now? LOL I am sure my legs would be yelling at me with only a mile. I am into lifting as opposed to running now.

I should start running again though just to get ready for next paintball season.

Keep it up Carter!

oldschool · 11-27-2006, 01:24 PM

hmmm

Carter must be getting ready for attacking at spring castle........

shartley · 11-27-2006, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oldschool

hmmm

Carter must be getting ready for attacking at spring castle........

Yeah, he forgot to mention he ran the race in full paintball gear to include mask, marker, tank, and balls!

adrianc2 · 11-27-2006, 04:31 PM

WOW i was looking at the stats and saw that there were three people who had my last name Cormier? HEHE and even one of them has my name but it is spelled different.

Schmitti · 11-27-2006, 04:42 PM

Most Excellent Carter!

I used to run sub 18 minute 5k's..... but that was over 10 years ago when I was 3 inches shorter, 30 lbs lighter and had been running competetively in high school.

I know I couldn't even come close to that now with out some one hitting me with a cattle prod the entire race.

E

oldschool · 11-27-2006, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmitti

Most Excellent Carter!
I know I couldn't even come close to that now with out some one hitting me with a cattle prod the entire race.

E

well how about if I told you your ex wife was coming for you...

11-27-2006, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Painthappy I Am The Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Boston, NH	So I ran my first 5k race on Saturday The results are in: Time: 30:22 Pace: 9:48 MPH: 6.125 Complete Results on this page http://www.coolrunning.com/results/0...rea_set1.shtml Now while I could have definately run a bit faster, and I have on my tread mill Those hills are what did me in. I definately need to practice outdoors! That, and man, I'm sore.

11-27-2006, 10:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	Good stuff, you nut! How did you fair throughout? (Like what was the point that you had to dig for the last bit, or didnt that point come?) __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

11-27-2006, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
mrwisker digruntled worker Join Date: Mar 2006	Great going, If I could train my body not to have a heart attack, I think it might be fun. __________________ feedback Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES.. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING, BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

11-27-2006, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
shartley COWBOY UP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Concord, NH	Good job! Anything that makes you happy and healthy. I personally HATE running, even though I used to be darn good at it. 5K would have been a bit short for me back in the day though since I ran 8 miles a day with little to no effort; and at a fast pace (remember, I hate running, so the faster you run the quicker it is over… LOL). Now? LOL I am sure my legs would be yelling at me with only a mile. I am into lifting as opposed to running now. I should start running again though just to get ready for next paintball season. Keep it up Carter! __________________ POG #934 / CPPA #2157 / LPPC #1 / BLACKLEAF OUTFITTERS "Post because you have something to contribute, not because you want to contribute to your post count." - Me A5OG / STRIKE FORCE MEMBER

11-27-2006, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
oldschool Moderating in Moderation Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island	hmmm Carter must be getting ready for attacking at spring castle........ __________________ Its all peaches & sunshine baby, peaches & sunshine.. Obsequious, purple, and clairvoyant One of the two proud members left - D FLT Politically, Socially and Aerodynamically Incorrect Everything I have ever loved is immoral or illegal Vir sapit qui pauca loquitur.

11-27-2006, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Painthappy I Am The Admin Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Boston, NH	Well, I had about a 7 MPH pace in the beginning, as there was 600 people and it took me a bit to get to the start and really get running. So my stats are definately off because of that. Around 2.5 miles I thought that this sucked as people were saying.. "The finish is just around the corner". Bollocks. Not even close. So that kept the motivation low. I probably could have run another 2 miles if I had to. I need to train my body better so I can lose some poundage, and learn how far a 5k is, so I can push it harder. If I can do those two, I should be able to keep up with my wife. Who ran it in about 23 minutes.

11-27-2006, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
adrianc2 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York	WOW i was looking at the stats and saw that there were three people who had my last name Cormier? HEHE and even one of them has my name but it is spelled different.

11-27-2006, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Schmitti Out and about Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Most Excellent Carter! I used to run sub 18 minute 5k's..... but that was over 10 years ago when I was 3 inches shorter, 30 lbs lighter and had been running competetively in high school. I know I couldn't even come close to that now with out some one hitting me with a cattle prod the entire race. E __________________ Gone fishing