I didn't anyone else discussing running threads. Who enjoys running events? 5ks, 10ks, half marathons, marathons, trail runs, ect?
Ill start off by saying, Im not built to run, unless we sre talking springing 30 feet into another object and taking it out.
My wife and her sister have been doing Grandmas Half marathon for a few years. I starting doing the 5ks attached to those events just to kill the FOMO. I have a bad heart, so I limit myself to 5ks.
I can't help but enjoy an activity I hate as the events are kinda fun. You get a nice shirt out of the deal, a medal, some snacks, and some cheers along the way. There's people who walk their dogs or run strollers at the event. And its a great mix of people who you wouldn't think can run at all, to elite athletes so I feel I fit well in the middle of the pack. Its overall fun, and rewarding to cross that finish line.
The wife and I just ran the May One Run 5k this morning. Its a part of the MN Run Series of events which seem well organized.
They have chipped badges, and save your event times so you can back track your progress over the years.
From what I understand, we ran about 10 minute 50 second miles this event which isn't bad for us. Official results aren't up yet, but I can't complain about my times.
Lets start a thread about sanctioned runs. Whats your favorite? whats the hardest? Best prizes? Any finish line photos you want to share? Any tips for not gasing out mid run? Words of encouragement for someone afraid to try one?
Heres a pic of our finish line photo from today. I almost threw up at the end as I sped up a little bit to cross the finish line, and started dry heaving 10 yards out, so sorry got my ugly mug.
Ill start off by saying, Im not built to run, unless we sre talking springing 30 feet into another object and taking it out.
My wife and her sister have been doing Grandmas Half marathon for a few years. I starting doing the 5ks attached to those events just to kill the FOMO. I have a bad heart, so I limit myself to 5ks.
I can't help but enjoy an activity I hate as the events are kinda fun. You get a nice shirt out of the deal, a medal, some snacks, and some cheers along the way. There's people who walk their dogs or run strollers at the event. And its a great mix of people who you wouldn't think can run at all, to elite athletes so I feel I fit well in the middle of the pack. Its overall fun, and rewarding to cross that finish line.
The wife and I just ran the May One Run 5k this morning. Its a part of the MN Run Series of events which seem well organized.
They have chipped badges, and save your event times so you can back track your progress over the years.
From what I understand, we ran about 10 minute 50 second miles this event which isn't bad for us. Official results aren't up yet, but I can't complain about my times.
Lets start a thread about sanctioned runs. Whats your favorite? whats the hardest? Best prizes? Any finish line photos you want to share? Any tips for not gasing out mid run? Words of encouragement for someone afraid to try one?
Heres a pic of our finish line photo from today. I almost threw up at the end as I sped up a little bit to cross the finish line, and started dry heaving 10 yards out, so sorry got my ugly mug.
He ran a little kids sprint race successfully though.
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