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Title: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: patriciaeclevenger on February 19, 2016, 06:25:23 am: I'm running a 5k tomorrow morning. I'm really looking forward to it! It's the Race to End Homelessness. It's a great cause and I'll be running with my family.

Any tips or words of motivation?
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: DeliriousKris on February 19, 2016, 11:40:30 am: First of all...good luck!
If you're running with your family, I think it will help motivate you and keep you going.
When I run by myself, I've started listening to audiobooks to take my mind off of the fact that I'm running (I hate to run...) and it makes it easier to not pay attention to the complaints of my legs and lungs.
Take it easy though, and listen to your body! If you need to walk, there is no shame in that!
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: kellycarmi on February 19, 2016, 06:27:15 pm: Good luck to you! I have never done one. Post back after how it went and how you felt,
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: patriciaeclevenger on February 21, 2016, 07:07:45 am: Thank you both for the kind words and tips for success. It went great! With all the excitement and people cheering along the rode I cut off 5 minutes from my personal best time. I couldn't believe it. Everyone also raised a lot of money to provide more necessities for the local shelters. A win for everyone. It was a great way to start the day. :)
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: yikes77 on February 22, 2016, 11:18:39 am: Lowered your personal best and for a good cause? WIN ALL AROUND! :)
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: squirrelgirl44 on February 22, 2016, 11:33:27 am: Awesome! I personally don't like that distance, but races are a fun environment. Congrats on your finish and personal best!
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: luvh8tragedy87 on February 22, 2016, 01:14:04 pm: Congrats on taking some time off :) That's great they were able to raise money for the shelters.
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: pattyfusion87 on February 22, 2016, 06:57:10 pm: I think that's awesome have a great run . :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: jkhanson on February 25, 2016, 07:54:02 am: Quote from: patriciaeclevenger on February 21, 2016, 07:07:45 am
Thank you both for the kind words and tips for success. It went great! With all the excitement and people cheering along the rode I cut off 5 minutes from my personal best time. I couldn't believe it. Everyone also raised a lot of money to provide more necessities for the local shelters. A win for everyone. It was a great way to start the day. :)

Congratulations on your 5K run.....running for a cause with your family AND cutting 5 minutes off your best time is AWESOME!.

Cheering crowds and running with someone are great motivators to keep going even if your legs or lungs say they want to take a little break.
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: dwggs on February 25, 2016, 08:00:00 am: Congrats on taking up a great cause .. exercise, family time and awareness to your cause all rolled up into one sounds like a win win situation.
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: champak97 on February 29, 2016, 02:58:30 pm: I have wanted to run a 5k for quite some time, may be this summer.
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: tantricia44 on February 29, 2016, 11:48:22 pm: good luck!
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: candylvr6907 on March 01, 2016, 07:33:34 am: good luck to you and i wish i could do a 5k or something similar
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: PGS28 on March 01, 2016, 08:35:55 am: This is a goal I had a few years ago and I never did it because other goals took over (buying home, losing weight, better parenting, school, starting business and so on).

What a beautiful thing to do to sacrifice your time and energy for the benefit of others, you will be blessed :highfive:
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: PGS28 on March 01, 2016, 08:36:36 am: I just noticed that this was posted a few weeks ago- how did you do? Do you think you'll do it again?
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: beatsdrop on March 01, 2016, 09:23:24 am: What a wonderful thing you're doing! I hope to do the same in the near future. You got this!
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: patapon555 on March 03, 2016, 08:30:29 am: You're going to be addicted to running now. Watch it, it's a very contagious disease
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: snuggleycutejc on March 03, 2016, 08:39:45 am: Good luck. Great cause. Running is an exercise that can change the look of your body. That's a long way. FINISH you can do this. What a high. :)
Title: Re: Running a 5k tomorrow morning
Post by: bleyd on March 03, 2016, 08:40:12 am: Have fun the the run tomorrow. I haven't done a 5k since year and half ago. I gotta get my friend motivated to go with me.