signed up for a 5k race!

[HuskyMusky]

this section seems to be pretty slow... thought I'd add some content.

I know the 1 thread gets some use but not much else new here.

was pretty fast back in college, but life happens and haven't really been in running shape since college/15years ago.

hopefully the body responds to the training.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

Congratulations

What’s in your training routine?

 

[ScottR]

Good luck on the race!

 

[HuskyMusky]

I'm starting from the couch so trying to work up to 3x a week.

gonna build the mileage slowly and see, but, if things go well, trying to get in 1 long run per week, 1 tempo run, and then maybe more speed work as the race approaches.

I think starting out most of my runs will look similar.

and a couple days of cross training each week, which I already have been doing, so hopefully have at least a little base going into the cardio training.

 

[Bonecollector]

Sounds like a good plan. Keep us posted!

 

[RICMIC]

I recommend that you look at this as an organized run, and not a race. You don't have to be first, but you should always strive to finish. I was never fast, nor a great athlete, but through the years I have passed every one of the "stars" from my school days...they are either worn out, lazy, infirm, injured, or even dead. The poster at the Marine Corps fitness center that I frequented over 40 years ago stated it best, "Physical fitness is transitory. It must be worked for continuously, and the only program of effective value is a lifetime one." Good luck, even if you do come in first.

 

[HuskyMusky]

Sounds like a good plan. Keep us posted!

I joke I'm getting in shape for "old age" but I'm on the long plan, whatever it takes to get back in shape, whether that takes a year or a decade. Going pretty well so far though! I just miss my speed from my younger years, but hopefully I can get a good bit of it back. Never really had much endurance so looking forward to improving and training that.

I have learned it's much easier to maintain your fitness than it is to get totally out of shape and get it back.

 

[conibear]

HuskyMusky good job and good advice on here. Hopefully you are going to a running store and getting some good advice? I used to run in Mizunos, but switched to Brooks on the advice of a reputable running store here and it made a difference. And remember, shoes wear out from the inside, so don't be afraid to ditch them for a fresh pair.

 

[Bonecollector]

A lot of good shoes out there. There are also a lot of good advertisers/sales out there! Beware and deal with a good reputable running store, not simply a shoe store. They will be more helpful.
Last year, I switched to Hoka- the Bondi 4 to be exact. They have been very good.

 

[Timr245]

Hey Husky Musky, how did you make out on your 5k?

 

[memtb]

Good Luck with the training! I used to run, many years ago....late ?70?s. Ran a few marathons, though it wasn?t my best distance.... a couple barely going under 3 hours. I did a little better at the shorter distances, my best 5K was 16:25 ( a fluke I think), my best 10 miler, was just under an hour. I miss the competition, but my back refuses to let me train. Again, Good Luck! memtb

 

[Timr245]

Good Luck with the training! I used to run, many years ago....late ?70?s. Ran a few marathons, though it wasn?t my best distance.... a couple barely going under 3 hours. I did a little better at the shorter distances, my best 5K was 16:25 ( a fluke I think), my best 10 miler, was just under an hour. I miss the competition, but my back refuses to let me train. Again, Good Luck! memtb

Thats a smoking 5k!!! Congrats on that 1!!

 

[memtb]

Thanks Tim, went under 17 minutes several times, but, could never get under 16:30 again. memtb

 

[HuskyMusky]

Ran a bunch of races this past summer!
Mostly 5k's, managed to get a 30min 5k.,

getting back into running currently after a lay off.

I think if I could manage to run 3-4x a week consistently I'd be able to get a good bit better.

finished the year off with my longest race/run ever, 8miles, nothing fast, but a new experience and distance.
Kind of a different event, longer lower redline than the shorter faster higher redline like a 5k.

Never managed to run more than 13miles in a week, so I know if I can get up to 20-30miles a week, I think some big improvements would come.

 

[Timr245]

Nice work HM!

I really only run to train for the Spartan races I do. Absolutely love them, the running is my least favorite part of
them though haha.

They’re 3-5, 8-10 & ~13 miles in distance and I seldom actually run beyod 25mi/wk as I start to get nuissance pains. Never having been much of a runner, 1 thing that helped mewas shortening my stride and increasing cadence, give that a shot someday.