Ran my first 6K
It was not an 'official' race, but a friend of mine sponsors a 6K fun run 2 times per year. I was too 'chicken sh*t' in the spring to try it, but being that I am almost one year out from surgery, I decided to give the fall event a try.
I have been running for several months now, but really only on a treadmill. I usually work out at 4:30 in the morning, so the thought of running outside at that time is a bit intimidating.
Not only did I do it, but I was pretty happy with my time......6k (3.7 miles) in 37:58......just about 10 minute miles. My main goal was to finish and to maintain the approximate pace I have been running in the gym, which I did.
I also quickly realized that you use some different muscles running outside.....nothing major, but I have been a bit sore in the inner thighs from working out 'different' muscles.
I am running a 5k on Thanksgiving morning, so this was my warm up event. I just need to try and get outside to run more often!
I have been running for several months now, but really only on a treadmill. I usually work out at 4:30 in the morning, so the thought of running outside at that time is a bit intimidating.
Not only did I do it, but I was pretty happy with my time......6k (3.7 miles) in 37:58......just about 10 minute miles. My main goal was to finish and to maintain the approximate pace I have been running in the gym, which I did.
I also quickly realized that you use some different muscles running outside.....nothing major, but I have been a bit sore in the inner thighs from working out 'different' muscles.
I am running a 5k on Thanksgiving morning, so this was my warm up event. I just need to try and get outside to run more often!
Get the man some Lysol because that is a major FART!
COngrats on the finish and maintaining your pace. Remember for your first few races have fun and don't worry about time, I know easier said than done.
Try putting .5 -1 on incline on the Hamster wheel and it will engage some of those new muscles you discovered.
Butt Crack of Dawn (BCD) runs are my fave! I will usually start my long runs 45 - 60 minutes before sunrise so I get to see the sunrise on after my tunr around. Nothing will get you o reflect upon your journey since surgery than runniing as a beutiful sunrises.
COngrats on the finish and maintaining your pace. Remember for your first few races have fun and don't worry about time, I know easier said than done.
Try putting .5 -1 on incline on the Hamster wheel and it will engage some of those new muscles you discovered.
Butt Crack of Dawn (BCD) runs are my fave! I will usually start my long runs 45 - 60 minutes before sunrise so I get to see the sunrise on after my tunr around. Nothing will get you o reflect upon your journey since surgery than runniing as a beutiful sunrises.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
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