5K Thread

Lochnagar · July 14, 2007

Anyone else running 5ks?

I did my first one on the 16th June and ran/shuffled a 42min 45sec time.

My second one was on the 23rd June and I ran a 39min 30 sec.

I just did my third this morning - knocking the time down to 38mins and 3 secs - that's a pace of 12:15per mile!

6 months ago I was 315lbs and would be able to walk a few miles, but that would be it. Now I am training most days and down at 248.

The "high" I am getting from the running is just incredible - and combined with the lapband, the weight is just falling off.

I live in The Woodlands, TX, and there is a 5k race - "Run The Woodlands" on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month - I intend to run as many as I can. They are very non-judgemental and you get a big round of applause when you cross the finish line.

My goal is to finish the Houston marathon in January, with a short term goal of the Rocky Raccoon 25k on Nov. 3rd.

Anyone else running 5ks? How did you get there with your training? How are your times coming along (only if you want to share)?

j.s. · July 15, 2007

Lochnager,

I think that is totally great! WHoohooo for you! I wish I could do something like that. I actaully just started the couchpotatoe to 5K running program. I am just starting week 4. I find it a huge accomplishment when I do finish my 20 minutes but let me tell you running for 90 seconds and then catching my breath the next 60 seconds....I dont see myself really running anywhere anytime soon. I am hoping this gets easier as I go along. Right now it is pretty hard. But when I say couchpotatoe, I really mean it.... so we will see where I am at in another two months... KEEP up the good work!!!!

Lochnagar · July 15, 2007

J.S. - that is awesome - keep it up.

I did the couch-potato to 5k thing too. It gets easier and easier. The sense of accomplisment when you can run 20 minute without stopping is amazing and the endorphin rush you get is out of this world.

I went for another run this morning - just a slow jog after yesterday's race. I was able to keep going past my 5k marker and run another 1k or so - I could have gone further but didn't want to push myself so soon after a race.

My resting pulse has gone from mid-80s to mid 50s with a very fast recovery time!!! My BP has dropped to below 120/70.

I've noticed a big difference in pant size too - I was a 54-56 in waist before the surgery (I'm a guy). I can now comfortably wear 40 in pants and can squeeze into some 38s. Shirt size has gone from 3XL to L.

I am not going back!!