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New2Lifting -> My first race... (May 9 2008 10:14:29)
...tonight [:)] Running a 5k race on an apparently "fast" route (to me 5k is 5k). Nervous as I have never raced before but confident I will get a good time....I hope!
So will I or won't I - break the 20min barrier? Which to me is good for a 6'4 15 stoner.
(good vibes appreciated)
john_cappa -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 10:19:15)
Go for it! [:D]
whats your fastest training time?
Incredible Bulk -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 10:20:05)
good luck! i guess its all down hill? fast 5k lol
New2Lifting -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 10:23:18)
My training times are now around 21mins for 5k and 45mins for 10k. I hear from people that you always run faster in a "race" than training on your own, hence why I am going for 20mins even if I get 1 sec under 20 mins [:)]
JBRSS -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 10:50:01)
You generally will run faster in a race
a) Your are racing against others
b) Adrenaline levels will be higher as opposed to training
Good Luck
Incredible Bulk -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 10:51:42)
adrenaline dumps suck after though.. after my first cage fight i was a wreck for a good 2 hours with hot/cold sweats
JBRSS -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 10:54:32)
I used to feel buzzing when i raced on a big occasion, didnt really feel fatigue afterwards, my training in the following few days would be amazing too
New2Lifting -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 10:59:04)
cool...starting to look forward to it a bit more. Currently carbing up ready for the run later [:)] Got a 10k run next sunday too so no resting for me after this one...
BencherRdg -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 13:03:43)
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ORIGINAL: New2Lifting
cool...starting to look forward to it a bit more. Currently carbing up ready for the run later [:)] Got a 10k run next sunday too so no resting for me after this one...
are you doing to Manchester GReat Run dude?
New2Lifting -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 13:18:53)
Yep...running in the white wave. Looking forward to that one as I like the 10k distance better than 5k...
Stone -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 14:01:00)
quick 5k, good luck bud.
i do that in half as much more time and id be sweating so much.
Northern Rocker -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 14:06:33)
good luck
19mins is about the time I run these things nowadays. Though my best time was 15:40 (10 years ago).
Just don't let the adrenaline surge burn you out to soon. Take it easy. And warm yourself up well before.
New2Lifting -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 14:21:29)
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ORIGINAL: Northern Rocker
good luck
19mins is about the time I run these things nowadays. Though my best time was 15:40 (10 years ago).
Just don't let the adrenaline surge burn you out to soon. Take it easy. And warm yourself up well before.
Yeah majority of runners running tonights are all 14-17min over 5k so I am going to be towards the back but I got to start somewhere [:)] I would like to get sub 20/19 one day but I think I would have to drop the weights to do that.
Northern Rocker -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 14:26:45)
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ORIGINAL: New2Lifting
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ORIGINAL: Northern Rocker
good luck
19mins is about the time I run these things nowadays. Though my best time was 15:40 (10 years ago).
Just don't let the adrenaline surge burn you out to soon. Take it easy. And warm yourself up well before.
Yeah majority of runners running tonights are all 14-17min over 5k so I am going to be towards the back but I got to start somewhere [:)] I would like to get sub 20/19 one day but I think I would have to drop the weights to do that.
yeah, you need to set your priorities I tend to avoid racing nowawdays but my kids are both athletes and I keep getting roped into road races [8|]
but I still run ca. 28km each week. Just very slowly [8D]
New2Lifting -> RE: My first race... (May 9 2008 14:38:58)
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ORIGINAL: Northern Rocker yeah, you need to set your priorities I tend to avoid racing nowawdays but my kids are both athletes and I keep getting roped into road races [8|]
but I still run ca. 28km each week. Just very slowly [8D]
yeah my running is up to about 50k a week and that is fine on my legs but not much energy for weights. I am not built for running but really enjoy it so will see how I get on over next months and make a decision. I do like the fact the fat is disappearing when running all the time [:D]
BencherRdg -> RE: My first race... (May 19 2008 13:50:05)
how did you do Buddy?
I ran in the Green Wave Finished it in 53min57sec really please as Ive never done that far EVER before! and i weight about 14stone 7!