Nakia Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have done a couple of 5Ks, but I haven't been running for about a year because of all the crap I went through last year with my mental health. I ran Tuesday night, just one little mile, but it's a start. I just signed up for an 8K! I am scared already, and it's not until August! EEEEEKKK!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 :hurray: I wish I could do that... however a place to run that doesn't have vehicles whizzing by would be nice :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Wow, I'm impressed. Running is just not my cup of tea (because I'm really bad at it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Wow, I'm impressed. Running is just not my cup of tea (because I'm really bad at it). It's not mine either, lol. I whine the entire time, but I feel good when it's done. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Ah - Nakia - what's your secret? I would love to run (good exercise, free, etc.) but I just can't get to it :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 You can do it! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom26 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Have fun!! I ran an 8k in Philly in November--it was a blast!! I found for me I needed to know mentally that I could go 5 miles so I slowly got up to 6 miles on my long run and that helped me to feel prepared and really have fun with it. Enjoy!!! Blessings, kathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Yay! You can do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Good for you! Have a race goal will really help motivate you :) I'm going to start the Galloway method of training (walk, then run, then walk etc for specific intervals) once I can move without coughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Yay!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Ah - Nakia - what's your secret? I would love to run (good exercise, free, etc.) but I just can't get to it :confused: When I first started two years ago, I had never run a day in my life. Not on purpose anyway, lol. I did the Couch to 5K plan at http://www.coolrunning.com. I swear by it. I didn't feel like I needed to start that slow this time, so I'm going to try and increase by half a mile a week until I get to five miles (which is 8K). This week is one mile. It is hard and terrible at times, but worth it. I felt better psychically and emotionally when I was running consistently! And the fact that I need to lose 40 lbs (at least) is a big motivator! I've lost about 7 so far, just watching what I eat the past month. So I know running will help that. There are sooo many inspiring runners on this board!!! Oh, and it helps immensely to have a running buddy, at least for me. My best friend runs with me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Woo-hoo! You can do it! 8K is a fantastic distance. My dream exercise plan is to run four days a week with my long-run being a weekend 5-6 mile run and then strength train the other two days. I was on track but then injured my knee again in January. :( I just joined a gym for a month-long membership with the hope of getting back on track. I have found that signing up for a race is highly motivational. Congrats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 When I first started two years ago, I had never run a day in my life. Not on purpose anyway, lol. I did the Couch to 5K plan at http://www.coolrunning.com. I swear by it. I didn't feel like I needed to start that slow this time, so I'm going to try and increase by half a mile a week until I get to five miles (which is 8K). This week is one mile. It is hard and terrible at times, but worth it. I felt better psychically and emotionally when I was running consistently! And the fact that I need to lose 40 lbs (at least) is a big motivator! I've lost about 7 so far, just watching what I eat the past month. So I know running will help that. There are sooo many inspiring runners on this board!!! Oh, and it helps immensely to have a running buddy, at least for me. My best friend runs with me. :) That looks really good.. thanks for the link. I wish I could find someone to run with - I'd feel safer, as well as be more motivated. The only person I know who would do this with me lives 30mins away and she's fitter than me, so I have some catching up to do. I just need to find a local snail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinag Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Ah - Nakia - what's your secret? I would love to run (good exercise, free, etc.) but I just can't get to it :confused: Maybe you can find a local running club. http://www.rrca.org/ A friend of mine did this and loved having a group to run with and for motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Ah, have you heard of the 10 percent rule? Perhaps try that so you don't overdo your mileage increase and get injured...that would be a bummer!! http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267--1051-0,00.html Have fun! 8k sounds like a fun distance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 You CAN do this! :) Just plan well, as others have mentioned. Don't do too much too soon. I used to run everyday. My knees no longer allow me to. I do envy you. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Woo Hoo Nakia!! You can totally do this! You can do anything you put your mind to! You are strong, brilliant and beautiful and I know you're going to have an amazing time! :hurray: :party: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Maybe you can find a local running club.http://www.rrca.org/ A friend of mine did this and loved having a group to run with and for motivation. That looks good - but it's US based. However there are a few individual ones not too far away - I'll have to see - sometimes even the slowest people are too fast for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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