Signed up for a 5M run, need to train bc just realized what I did!

[Iceybreaker]

I have a 5mile run to do in two weeks and I havent trained at all..i pretty much just signed up for it a few days ago and it just hit me what I did!

 

Any ways/plans on how to train for this 5mile run so that I dont super fail run day? Ive never run one before, Im in ok shape (im 5'6, weigh 116), but I havent worked out often in a while. I ran once last week and I was really sore 3days later.

[PegNosePete]

Well not much you can do in 2 weeks...!

 

If you ran last week and were sore 3 days later then that is probably what will happen again. Given the lack of time, it's unlikely you can get in much better shape by then. So I would do as many practice runs as you can between now and then, but stop a few days before the event to heal. That way you can recover and not be sore at the *start* of your 5M run. Just be prepared to be sore 3 days after it too!

[SleeplessRomantic]

Hey Icey,

 

Since the five mile run is in two weeks, that's not too bad of a time frame. Of course, it's not ideal to start training barely two weeks before, but hey, it CAN be done (if there's a will, there's a way, y'know?).

 

I'd suggest that you build up a regimen of running hard one day and taking a break the next day over the course of the rest of this week. You will feel soreness due to the lack of conditioning, but the soreness is also a sign of lactic acid building the torn fibers in your muscles. No need to fret over 'torn fibers' by the way -- to build more muscle, these certain fibers must be rendered by rigorous physical activity so that you can then supply the said muscle with, say, 'fuel'.

 

Of course, the body is a basically a product of 80% one's diet, 10% activity and 10% genetics, so when you resupply your body, tear down a plethora of food (preferably nutrient dense).

 

It helps A LOT of people sleep better at night to consume protein directly after working out. The supplement companies around the globe make so much money from the well-marketed "this protein is better than that/these carbs digest this MUCH BETTER than these!" It's all a bunch of hardcore, frivolous rhetoric. I'm sure there will be those who disagree with me, but meal frequency and/or timing is irrelevant. The human body has a honey badger mentality -- it doesn't give a crap when you feed it nutrients as long as it receives said nutrients during 24-48 hour windows. Speaking of which, the oldest man in the world died last Thursday at the age of 114. Guess how many times he ate during the day? Two. But that comment is also irrelevant, and I digress, but I also wanted to throw that out there.

 

But like I said -- it helps a lot of people sleep better at night. Just be sure to acquire adequate protein and carbs, but also consume a solid amount of dietary fat (say, 0.5 grams per ound). Dietary fat helps regulate hormones, your immune system and your stress/cortisol levels affected by intense physical activity or people who simply piss you off....either/or affects stress.

 

With this five mile run coming up and with the abrupt training that you're wanting to put in, I cannot stress the importance of consuming plenty of water and regulating a balance between sodium and potassium.

 

I'm trying not to write a book here. You've helped me so much in my thread, Icey, that I felt like I should reciprocate that.

 

If you have any questions, ask away. In concise detail, broad detail.....War and Peace, Twitter-sized questions, ask away!

[Iceybreaker]

sleeeeepy, my fave =) Im so glad you responded, i really need a trainer to guide me and help let me know what im doing and what i should do. I just kinda signed up for it in the spur of the moment thing and ive never done something like this before! I tried running everyday and everyday i was getting tired faster and running less. im glad i took a break yesterday because today i had a huge run =D totally worth it, and i def have a will to keep on going!! my abs are super sore though, it really hurts to laugh -or sneeze ! xD im gonna stick to just running rather than doing other excersizes at this point so i can just focus on my legs =) im glad im sore though, it proves im workin hard

 

Ill keep this "blog" sized i guess =P just in between the two sizes you u mentioned =)

 

do you have any tips on specifics for what to eat pre and post running? ive been really bad with eating (thanks to my ex -.-), ive def gotten better i still dont eat very much though. but i dont want to run out of energy or get dehydrated obviously..a good balance sounds good, i just need specific ideas. like, eat cereal, eat yogurt, eat fish, eat a banana...eat sushi..ya know =P only if you have ideas though, i dont wanna pull you into being my personal trainer and dietician too!

 

i ran outside today, first time off the treadmill, and oh..my ...goodness

 

I FEEL AMAZING!!! i feel so empowered its crazy!!! i never understood why ppl would feel good after running and im like, pfft, why torture yourself? its incredible how i felt after the run. I ran along the lake, layered up cuz it was kinda cold, and just ran. it was really windy and on my run back, the last mile where i was pushing myself, the waves were crashing up SOO high against the wall it was so epic. it was like the lakes were empowering me and motivating me, greeting me and splashing me while i was running =) the air was so fresh, it was about to rain, and it was just me and the water. im so glad i ran today too, i was feeling awful this morning, birthday of someone associated with the breakup and i started snooping around again >.< i hate when i do that! now that ive run, its like i let out all the negative energy and recovered a lot faster than usual

 

really excited for my cindo de mayo run now =)

 

ill prob consider p90x after the run, or train for the half marathon =P we'll see how i do !

[Iceybreaker]

Thanks Pete for the advice, i figured that was the truth but was hoping i could somehow train in two weeks.

 

I tried running as much as i could but i felt like i was running less and less with each day. i took a break one day, and the next day i ran more than double the previous days. ill def take a break before race day, i sure dont wanna be sore before the gun is even shot! =)

[PelicanPete]

BANANAS. The perfect pre-running food. They apparently digest in about 15 minutes which gives you fast energy, and they have high potassium which helps prevent running cramps. I've always had one before I run or do endurance training and they haven't let me down yet. I usually work out in the morning, so an egg or plain oatmeal with blueberries or something is good pre run food. Just eat something light, dont throw down lasagna or something before a run.

 

Also you lose a lot of water when you sleep, so to get your body back up to speed its good to chug like two large glasses of water when you first get up so that your body is at its best and not dehydrated. Maybe only have one if your doing a run right away though

 

As for after working out, you can always have a protein shake or a smoothie right after you finish. Your muscles absorb a lot more right after a workout and it lasts about 20 minutes. I'm never hungry right after working out so I usually make a smoothie or protein shake before and put it in the fridge for when I'm done.

 

For recovery you want primarily want protein to rebuild your muscles, preferably lean meat so chicken, turkey, fish etc. Careful about eating tuna though because it has a lot of mercury which can make you go crazy . Only have tuna like once a week. Peas are very underrated, definitely try to incorporate them in your diet if you haven't already. Along with those just about any fruit and vegetable you can't go wrong with. I eat a lot of trailmix and unsalted nuts which are good snack foods. If you eat a lot of sweets and that sounds totally unappealing, you can always mix chocolate chips with it

 

Also an often overlooked form of fitness, stretching. Try to stretch at least after the run while your muscles are warm, especially your legs. The more flexible your muscles are the easier it is for them to receive oxygen which will let you run longer.

 

If you don't have enough time to do a long run, or just want a change in pace, hills make champions. Run up steep hills all the time, not only will you get legs of steel, you will be a beast on level ground. Depending on how serious you are or if your wanting to become a better runner, you will probably want to do interval training. You can just google it for more information or a routine. They are not fun at all, but they greatly increase your performance.

[SleeplessRomantic]

Hey Icey

 

PelicanPete wrote a great post and I'd like to add to it if he doesn't mind.

 

Bananas are one of my all-time favorite foods. I could probably eat three or four at a time, but y'know, feeling 'good' would be difficult afterwards. Anyhow, there's a major uproar in various fitness 'communities' about how bananas refill glycogen stores in muscles. Many unaware people avoid bananas because they see it as a pure source of fructose (natural fruit sugar) that only refills liver glycogen. While that's valid, it is an energy promoter thanks to its ample amount of carbs, vitamin b6 and b12. The amusing thing is... the people who avoid bananas are simply looking too far into them and are simply underestimating the human body. If I had to forgo bananas, I'd go crazy. Hell, in addition to what PelicanPete said about potassium, bananas also contain 5-HTP, which can regulate your mood because of the way they naturally balance the serotonin levels in your brain (converted by the essential amino acid tryptophan, which is also found in turkey and whole dairy products). Just some 'food' for thought: ever notice how happy monkeys seem to be? And they love bananas.

 

I think I'll go have one after this post.

 

Going back to people underestimating the human body. Not trying to gross you out or anything, but our bodies are constantly working to rid themselves of toxins through sweating or, well, going to the bathroom. Everything you eat WILL be digested eventually. Water present in the body helps this. Fiber can help the 'speed' of digestion too (but too much of either can cause a loss of essential nutrients (too much water more-so) or cause gastrointestinal distress (too much fiber more-so). Regardless, sometimes what you eat can stay in your body for up to 72 hours. No need to fret -- it [the food] will be digested.

 

Whole, unrefined, natural food is always the best option and the 'healthiest' for the body. That is absolutely true. In this day and age, it's hard to follow that. We are all either supplementing with vitamins or tearing down food that, well, isn't as 'whole' as a think. I don't even know a single person that eats 100% whole foods without anything that is processed. Even vegans, who eat vegetables that were sprayed with processed chemicals to rid the said vegetables of pesticides. All of these things do wacky convolutions to our hormones.

 

Meal timing relevancy (protein included) has always been irrelevant to me, especially when I first started studying nutrition on my way to wanting to obtain a degree in nutritional science. I see this 'window' to be 24 hours for the body. Your body simply does not care what point you acquire nutrients as long as it gets what it needs by the end of the day, creating a cycle. Hunter-gatherers who roamed the earth.... they didn't plan what time they were eating their meals and they couldn't sort out macronutrients (fats, carbs, protein). Actually, your body doesn't see food as being whole or processed from the natural thermodynamics/physiology forefront. It sees any and all food as being a fat, carb or protein or an assortment of the three.

 

The unfortunate thing is that humans have evolved over time. Back in the '50s and '60s, it was OK to eat red meat. People were fit, strong and vital. In the '80s, the whole myth was that "fat is bad!" and we must run, run, run! What has happened to America since then? Energy levels are more depleted than ever among people. Muscle sizes have dwindled and bellies have augmented. The media's word is stronger than ever because media is bigger than ever! On TV and on the web. There is so much "broscience" available, and I'm sure that a lot of people reading this post is going to think "WTF? Meal timing irrelevancy! Get outta here, d00d!" but it's because we hear and 'learn' a lot of patterns from people who've heard this and that from media outlets.

 

This guy who's been with my girl cousin for 8 years now, I consider him as a wise, older brother. He's 41 and regularly takes part in intermittent fasting. He's absolutely ripped, and it can't be his genetics either (his family is largely short and 'tubby' while he's about 6'1" and, again, ripped). He eats two meals a day. One in the morning and one at night. Big meals, might I add. Powerpacked with fats and protein. His carb source is simply veggies and fruit. He even eats candy and ice cream on Sundays. We regularly discuss nutrition, all the damn time, and we aggravate the whole family because we talk about different facets of life for hours, among nutrition.

 

You have to question all of these studies that detest something. You have to look into them. A lot of these are basically 'controlled' studies that 'test' people who are sedentary and have hormones that are absolutely screwed up! With that said, I always keep my eyebrow raised like The Rock (WWE reference!).

 

Now, if somebody is just starting out or, as you said, getting back into exercising regularly, protein consumption right after a workout, run, etc. can be beneficial. However, if you don't want to consume protein till later (but you are making sure you are consuming an adequate amount to fill your body's needs), that's fine too, but as I wrote in the parenthesis, make sure you give the body adequate amounts. If you want me to elaborate further, let me know. I'm trying not to write a novel.

 

When I first started lifting, initially, or even doing any kind of exercise, about five or six years ago, I'd drink a protein shake after exercising, and I'd feel sick to my stomach because of the thickness of it, and due to the fact that it was RIGHT after working out. This really put me off of wanting to do anything, but I thought that I "NEEDED" to have it RIGHT AFTER. When I learned more about the body, outside of media-related/marketing-pushing propaganda, I was elated and more focused on getting my body's 'needs' throughout the course of the day rather than at one arbitrary point.

 

If you prefer a protein shake right after working out, go for it! It might even make you feel better, especially after running, when your blood pressure and blood sugar levels are probably low, which I totally understand and completely support.

 

I'm not sure what kinds of food you like, but I'll emit my favorite protein sources:

 

Eggs, red meat, whole dairy, pork, chicken, turkey and protein shakes are among my favorites.

 

As for my 'fuel', I usually consume a banana or an apple with caffeine a couple of hours before. BIG WARNING ON CAFFEINE, THOUGH: could be dangerous if you are sensitive to caffeine's effects AND I DO NOT RECOMMEND consuming caffeine before a workout. I only mentioned it because I irresponsibly consume caffeine. With that said, my body has adjusted to it over the course of the last 2-3 years and I don't 'abuse' it. It's a stimulant that can rapidly affect your central nervous system and heartbeat, and because of that, I do NOT recommend it, but again, I am guilty of consuming caffeine, so I'm going to go ahead and throw myself 'under the bus' on this one.

 

Icey, I'm so damn proud of you for taking these steps towards feeling great (and I'm SO GLAD that you are!). Exercising increases elasticity and circulation for blood to reach every vein, vessel and joint in your body, allowing you to function higher than before. In addition, the dopamine levels in the pineal gland of the mind are increased (dopamine being a hormone based chemical that expresses happiness) and when you sweat while running, you experience a high because of the release of endorphins, which is exactly what happened when you were feeling great.

 

Challenging the body and becoming the best you can be is the ultimate goal, or at least I think it should be, and it's great to see you challenging yourself. Without challenges, what can we truly look forward to when we are building our individual 'repertoires' (I'm lacking words here:p)?

 

Keep it up, Icey. Of course there will be downfalls and times you just won't feel like going on, but that's part of the self-discipline that we all learn to fight with ourselves.

 

........I'm sorry about the book I just wrote. I hope that you were in the mood for reading. Oh, and the overload of emoticons/smilies!

[PelicanPete]

Haha good post Sleepless, no wonder I've always loved eating so many bananas

 

Hopefully this isn't complete overkill, but diet is pretty much just as important as exercising. You can train til your limbs fall off but if you have poor eating habits you won't see much of an improvement in your ability.

 

Also your muscles reflect on how you use them. If its anaerobic exercise (muscles lacking oxygen), they will get larger, also promoting strength due to the activities that go with it like sprinting, body building, etc. Aerobic exercise (muscles with oxygen) will become lean and and will promote endurance, because of sports like long distance running. There is also plyometric training that promotes muscle power and agility, although the exercises are often strenuous it is extremely useful for just about any sport.

 

That being said, there's the common philosophy between the bros at the gym that you have to be massive to be physically fit. This is far from the truth. Height and weight with the BMI should be taken note of but not strictly considered. Your body will reflect the type of fitness you put it through. There is a large difference between the body of a sprinter, and the body of a long distance runner for example. Even though both of their physiques are quite different, they are both very healthy and physically fit. Their muscles have adapted to become most efficient at their sport.

 

Incase you haven't noticed I too believe that challenging your body is just as important as challenging your mind. It is our body that is keeping up physically alive, I don't see why you wouldn't want to make it the best it can possibly be. Don't be afraid to push yourself. Often your body will start to complain because it alone lacks discipline. So if your runnin' outa gas on the 4th mile and your body is saying "stop running, im tired and I don't want to run anymore", dont be afraid to just say "shut up body" and press on. That's how you improve

[austyre]

dude 2weeks no probs just run every second day about 2+3miles say give yourself about minimum1/2 hour of running/walking whatever level your at, you should be fine also eat pasta and lots of raw green vegetables also instead of drinking water try coconut water has natural electrolites too replenish the salt loss

also incorporate a lot of dynamic stretchs and basic stretchs at least 5=10minutes google the stretchs

just the basics but if your interested in a lifestyle change the other post are pretty worthwhile reading

good luck:)

[tman666]

I just wanted to point out, Sleepless, that you used 16 smileys in your post.

 

Also, very good post. I would add that meal timing can be manipulated to benefit certain goals (for example: post workout protein and carbs muscle gain, or intermittent fasting for fat loss), but in general terms, you're absolutely correct about the irrelevancy of meal timing.

[Iceybreaker]

I could write so much to thank you all personally, but ill keep it short as i can-i need to go run!

 

Thanks for all the tips. I have been eating bananas a LOT now hahaha

Theyre actually pretty good and a great snack. I think it def helps and i havent cramped at ALL now. i crave it now!

 

Im still horrible with drinking enough water though, but ive def cut out snacky, salty, fatty foods. never really was into it, but for example im opting out of white bread for the wheat, etc. Trouble is now I havent ran since the weekend and i dont have much time, urgh! Im def gonna take all the tips though to become a better runner. intervals are def what im going for, its just college + the rain has limited me in my time and motivation to go out and run. as for irrelevancy of meal timing-thats great. although im not sure if eating right before going to bed is bad..this past week ive been staying up at school studying in the library till midnight and when i get home im STARVING! but im ready to pass out too. hopefully that hasnt messed up anything =P

 

The race date is May 7th. This weekend is the only weekend I have left! How many days before the race should I stop running? Is it a bad idea to do some cycling the day before the race? Really excited, im just scared I wont be able to run well on the 7th and fall behind the minimum pace.

 

Again, thanks a ton for all the tips you guys. I read them all thoroughly a few times and i know ill never get off this computer if i addressed it all as i typically tend to do.

 

ps. the smileys were great, reminded me of sprinkles on ice cream =D

pss. gonna go run now!

[SleeplessRomantic]

this past week ive been staying up at school studying in the library till midnight and when i get home im STARVING! but im ready to pass out too. hopefully that hasnt messed up anything =P

Have at it at night time! If I didn't eat anything at night, I'd go crazy. I generally don't eat dinner too early, because I've always been a late night eater. It's not because of TV or boredness -- it's because I used to eat dinner at 5:30 long ago, and well, I'd always be hungry later at night, so now I just have dinner later than most people. Not a big deal. Be sure to get plenty of rest.

 

I know I've went back and forth over the whole sleep thing, but it's essential as all get out when it comes to hormones and general wellness. I'm hypocritical, though.

 

About the training...here's a few thoughts, and some of it may be off topic but I just want to speak about a little bit.

 

Training is to survive the forces of life so you don't get injured. We as humans used to not have to worry about it when we were making our own clothes, walking everywhere, taking care of crops in fields, washing clothes by hand, churning our own butter, etc...

 

Basically, the body was designed to move... to move around a lot! In a bunch of different directions and on different planes. Do that. Just move. If you find yourself doing some weird contorting movement to get a tight muscle or soreness out, and we all know what we look like when we do this -- keep doing it.

 

For real, read your own body and listen to it. Watch what movements you do when you get out of a car or sit at the computer for a long time. It's not stretching, it's moving. You will notice your body will want to move a certain way to get blood flow to an area and muscular contractions to certain muscles. Do it. Listen to yourself. Move around every day (not necessarily running if you are still overly sore) and make sure you're still consuming adequate protein (how's your intake looking, by the way?).

[Iceybreaker]

I basically forget to eat, so by the time I come home im starving and only eat really late at night. eating at 11pm-12a is very regular for me!

 

now that the weather is BEAUTIFUL ill be moving around a lot xD im thinking of investing into a pedometer, but we'll see. i dont have a car so i walk everywhere, so i guess that keeps me moving? for this race i just want to be able to finish in time. next time ill be more focused on endurance and faster time =D this race has really kept my mind focused and helped me push harder. i love what pete wrote about saying something along the lines of "stop body, just keep going" because its right on =) "just run another 0.2 miles just do it..when you run 1.5miles then you can take a break...ok now you can speed walk...when you reach that lightstand you can break" etc =P

 

Eating: still really bad at it. i ran 2 miles yesterday and biked 8miles..and then i just went home, drank some water and crashed into bed. i ate two bananas an hour or so before the workout though! I dont think i had ANY meat this week actually, a lot of yogurt, salads, and fruit. I dont eat much at all, but when i do i eat healthy. perhaps if i ate better id have more energy. its just a matter of doing it. Pete, i know eating is just as important i just am never home and i never pack anything for the day. and even though the vending machine is convenient, im able to supress easily by saying 1) its not as healthy 2) i could spend the same money on something more fulfilling. thats what happens when youre on a budget ^^

i wouldve never noticed i didnt eat any meat this week if it werent for posting. who knows when the last time i had meat was..i tend to be a fish eater, but i cant think of the last time i ate fish either. oh goodness!

 

1 week till the race! Ill probably keep running till thursday, and take friday off. ill eat pasta on friday..am i on the right track? im thinking of having a whole wheat bagel with peanut butter and slices of banana on top for breakfast on next saturday. or have eggs..?

 

ps. thanks sleepy btw, when im working out im thinking of you XD youve been helpful motivation and i wanna make you proud! =P i know you notice when i post so i make sure im doing well =)

[SleeplessRomantic]

How ya doin', Icey? Two more days till your big run.

 

Don't worry about eating meat, especially beef, presuming you do enjoy the taste (just making sure). Its makeup of protein bioavailability is excellent -- the same with eggs. Not to mention the rest of its benefits.

 

Good luck. Looking forward to an update.

[Iceybreaker]

Aww you remembered!

 

It was AWESOME! after that one post where I realized I wasnt getting protein, I started eating fish more after workouts and def have been watching what I eat overall.

 

Today was race day: WOOOT!!! I did much better than I thought I could do!

 

for some reason on the treadmill I couldnt go for as long or as hard as I wanted, but when I run outside I seem to be able to go both the distance in a shorter amount of time. Usu its opposite from what ppl told me.

 

Today, I ran the first four miles-without stopping/slowing down AT ALL! the last mile was a toughy, i speedwalked/light jogged through some of it but boy was seeing the FIN line a relief =D

 

although i didnt know a single person (there were TONS of ppl), I still enjoyed it =) going out to the field and smelling the scent of grass, seeing water gallons everywhere, all reminded me of my soccer games in the past. This run was mexican themed (cinco de miler, meaning 5 miles xD) so all the volunteers were wearing sombreros, fake mustaches, and the cheerers all had maracas. A live marachi band was playing , and after the race there was a *fiesta*. Free nachos+salsa, tamales, beer, a donut thing, water, gatorade..

as well as another live band (nonmexican) and pinatas. I had fun being blindfolded trying to whack a pinata and making a fool of myself =D it was great, it was like a field day almost. Oh and we got technical shirts, SO lightweight its awesome. Itll be my new running shirt =D

 

Long post, but it almost serves as a journal post to me, to recognize the accomplishment of running my very first first race and training for it in 2 weeks.

 

Oh yes, my time: 53:03!!!! Under an hour baby!!!! xDD I can't believe it and it's amazing how much I improved and was able to do. Wicked!! I've realized its all in the mindset-when you put your mind to it, you can change what you do and how you see things. I went from barely running a mile in 18 minutes, to a 10 minute and 37 second overall pace today!!!

 

This will definitely not be my last race, I can tell you that =)

Thanks to everyone who gave tips, esp the nutrition. I had whole wheat pita with peanut butter, along side an egg for breakfast. It worked just fine today =)

[tman666]

Good job! It sounds like your experience might snowball into a passion!

[SleeplessRomantic]

Good job! It sounds like your experience might snowball into a passion!

This!

 

Congrats, Icey. I'm proud of you! Let this be motivation for the future -- any and all challenges/obstacles in front of you can be treated with the utmost dedication, and if you ever face any doubt, you know you can deface any negative feelings because you've surpassed your expectations before. Always remember that (if that makes any sense:laugh:)!

 

Keep us posted.

[PositiveSpin]

How did running this race affect your confidence? What are your future plans (i.e fitness)?

[silvermane187]

Congrats! 53 minutes is a really good time considering how long you had to train and your overall fitness beforehand.

[Iceybreaker]

Yes, this is definitely the beginning of something new! I cant believe how many races and runs there are going on, and it almost seems like there is a new one every weekend from now till fall time. So many to choose from!

 

I will always remember that sleepless--its interesting how something as simple as running can make you understand other aspects of your life, which comes to the confidence part.

 

@positive spin: tremendous effect on my selfesteem and confidence in general. i would describe it as a feeling of "i can do anything". as a matter of fact, i didnt have a ride after that race, didnt have any cash on me, and the atms for some reason were rejecting my credit card haha. on top of that, it started to POUR hard. i was like, heck, i just ran 5 miles--I can do ANYTHING! so i literally walked/jogged back home after that race..I live really far away xD needless to say i was pretty sore/achey the next two days. Point is, I really do feel like I can do anything. Two weeks ago I couldnt run a mile and def not in the time slot alotted, but with a motivated mindset and getting the right advice, I steered myself in the right direction. Its so crazy to me how amazing of an experience this turned out to be.

 

Next plan: I plan on running a half marathon, cant decide which one yet and if I want to do one in the fall or not. In the meantime, I'm going to continue jogging here and there OUTSIDE and I heard you can check out P90x from the library so Im really trying to find that since I really want to be stronger. If not Ill wait till I have some spare change =) I also found a sports store where they go on "fun runs" once a week so Im considering joining them (they have to maintain a 11min/mile pace). If that's too much, Im also considering volunteering at an animal shelter to take out dogs for a run, they let you do that once a week or once a month. And once I can get a job as well Ive found a rock climbing group as part of that same sports store. This race has opened up so many venues and opportunities Im overwhelmed by it! Im also eating a ton healthier, or eating in general to boost my energy levels so I can go further and longer.

 

@Silver-thanks so much!! Its incredible really I cant believe it!! It truly is possible to change with the right advice, training, and mindset. Ive applied it to other aspects of my life that it's all in the mindset.

 

Hope Ive inspired at least one person out there! =)

[Tiberius]

5 miles isnt a whole lot. Try to run every day as far as you can. Dont expect any wonders though. Chances are you will clock those 5 miles in almost an hour.

[tman666]

5 miles isnt a whole lot. Try to run every day as far as you can. Dont expect any wonders though. Chances are you will clock those 5 miles in almost an hour.

 

Did you not see that the OP already completed the run? It's not like this thread is 20 pages long.

 

Sheesh. Laziness abounds...

[Iceybreaker]

Did you not see that the OP already completed the run? It's not like this thread is 20 pages long.

 

Sheesh. Laziness abounds...

 

 

 

LOL..aww shucks, silly people