Thread: Anyone here ever run a 5k?

I ran a few as a pacer for my wife. She graduated to 10K's pretty quickly. I have a bad knee too; makes it a bit tougher. She is looking at a half-marathon later this year. I'd probably just slow her up at that distance. With regular training , her gains were very rapid.

Running a 28 will be much harder outside than on a treadmill. Goes without saying but keep that in mind. It will probably still be a little chilly out there so you might want to get used to breathing that nasty cold shit in your lungs. Man I hate cardio.

i didnt experience it at this moment.but im planning to join a fun run...i guess it will be a 5k and 10k division

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Well?

I got talked into running one in three weeks. I've been "training" on the treadmill (still a foot of snow on the ground and it's 20 degrees outside). Right now I put my 5k time at around 28:00. Not sure how much I'll be able to improve that in just three weeks...not that it really matters. I'd also like to run a half marathon this year. I was training for one in 2009 then went and tore my acl/mlc/lcl...that kind of derailed me for a while.

So, yeah. Just wondering what your experiences are.

BTW, I am not much of a runner, but a somewhat serious cyclist.

When I used to run, I found that you had to run at an incline of around 1.5 to mimic running outdoors. I used to do a lot of running many moons ago before I wanted to build big wheels. Now, I stick to sprints.

Originally Posted by GMO

When I used to run, I found that you had to run at an incline of around 1.5 to mimic running outdoors. I used to do a lot of running many moons ago before I wanted to build big wheels. Now, I stick to sprints.

I always set the incline at 1.0.

Is the course near you? If so, go run it before hand. The course outline should be on your sign up info or on a website for sign up.

Carb up the night before, and take in 4 quarts of water the day before.

On the morning of, have some oatmeal, banana and a quart of water minimum.

DO NOT LISTEN to the organizers that say slow runners get in the back. People never do this. The elite runners start in the very front. 5 yards back its a mix of everyone. You will not get your breathing down and a nice rhythm by slowing and passing etc etc. Good luck....Sleep, hydrate, carbs, course familiarity, start near the front.

carb up for a 5k?

reason?

Originally Posted by stepaukas

carb up for a 5k?

reason?

I guess he's planning on running with weights

Hey man,

I've run a couple 5ks I try to vary the treadmill workout. I remember lance armstrong speaking on when he ran a marathon being an experienced cyclist helped him less than you think it would. Not clearly a 5k is nothing close to a marathon. Do you feel being a cyclist has helped you prepare for it. Pace yourself my friend. Also are you including any intervals, fartlek or repetition training?

ive ran several.. but because i was forced to. best time was just over 23mins.

i hate them, but like others have said, running outside is a lot different than a treadmill. i would suggest a very good pair of shoes.

I would think you could actually do a lot to improve your 5k time over the course of three weeks. You should be doing a mix of training activities including sprint intervals and 8-10k runs. Don't just repeatedly run 5k for the next three week thinking it will help. And no, you do not need to carb load or drink gallons of water before a 5k. In fact, it may slow you down for such a short distance. Good luck with your run!

5K isn't that big a deal. You should probably have some carbs the night before and for breakfast, but you don't have to load. Longer races, yes, more carbs. I wouldn't stick to the protein only thought process for running, carbs are fuel. If you're doing under 30 mins. on a treadmill figure you'll add some time if you've never run outdoors. Again, 5K, not that big a deal. If you start going for longer distances or you want to actually race, start reading up on running training and nutrition.

Forgot - if you're going to book it, definitely eat something that won't upset your stomach for breakfast. Oatmeal and a banana are good. You might see some of the serious racers barfing after the race.

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Well?

I got talked into running one in three weeks. I've been "training" on the treadmill (still a foot of snow on the ground and it's 20 degrees outside). Right now I put my 5k time at around 28:00. Not sure how much I'll be able to improve that in just three weeks...not that it really matters. I'd also like to run a half marathon this year. I was training for one in 2009 then went and tore my acl/mlc/lcl...that kind of derailed me for a while.

So, yeah. Just wondering what your experiences are.

BTW, I am not much of a runner, but a somewhat serious cyclist.

Me being a military guy having to run 3 miles every other day in under 24 minutes will tell you a secret on how to make that 5k run; cake.

all you need to do, is try and squeeze in a 3 mile run twice a week, and do something called a 30/60 or my favorite 60/90. 30/60 is you sprint as fast as you can for 30 seconds and walk or jog for 60. (I recommend walking if you want to get faster quicker, because the purpose of the 30/60 is to get your heart up and back down, building quicker stamina.) do the 30/60 for atleast 10 times and your good. There's really no reason behind running 8-10k as it just builds cardio, so by doing a 6k, you'll be able to do 5k cake. 30/60 or 60/90 is gonna get you that desired 5k in under 20 mins.

before anyone decides to tell me this is a stupid shit run program, I currently run a 2 mile in under 11:30, and i'm only 5'9."

Hopes this help!

Originally Posted by Kathybird

5K isn't that big a deal. You should probably have some carbs the night before and for breakfast, but you don't have to load. Longer races, yes, more carbs. I wouldn't stick to the protein only thought process for running, carbs are fuel. If you're doing under 30 mins. on a treadmill figure you'll add some time if you've never run outdoors. Again, 5K, not that big a deal. If you start going for longer distances or you want to actually race, start reading up on running training and nutrition.

Forgot - if you're going to book it, definitely eat something that won't upset your stomach for breakfast. Oatmeal and a banana are good. You might see some of the serious racers barfing after the race.

on another note, eat pickles and drink 8oz of the pickle juice so it cleans your system. Don't want you to get a cramp infront of people now, do we?

Originally Posted by thefastship

Is the course near you?

Close enough, but it's through the streets of downtown Hartford, CT, so pre-running the course isn't really an option.

I'm not too worried about finishing. I can run 5k in my sleep. I'm just curious to hear other people's experiences.

Originally Posted by carter1990

Do you feel being a cyclist has helped you prepare for it.

Only with lung capacity, but not at all with my legs. The only thing that improves my running is actually running. Funny though, running does help with my cycling.

i are baboon
you cycle race up and down the east coast, or do you just race locally?

Originally Posted by stepaukas

i are baboon
you cycle race up and down the east coast, or do you just race locally?

The only racing I do is the occasional 24 hour mountain bike endurance race.

Did my 'official' 5K today. My goal was 28 minutes and finish in the overall top half. Not too shabby...

Time was 27:35

Placement.
Overall: 780/2227
All Men: 521/919
Men 35-39: 72/129

I'm thrilled, considering this was my first race and I am not really a runner. Finishing in the top half of my age group would have been nice but I knew I would have needed to throw down about 26 minutes and that wasn't happening.

Originally Posted by rssazn09

on another note, eat pickles and drink 8oz of the pickle juice so it cleans your system. Don't want you to get a cramp infront of people now, do we?

Actually i've heard something about pickle juice... is this a joke or does it actually work for cramps? I'd love to forego the damn foot cramps I get. Or are we talking abdominal in reference to the pickle juice?

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Did my 'official' 5K today. My goal was 28 minutes and finish in the overall top half. Not too shabby...

Time was 27:35

Placement.
Overall: 780/2227
All Men: 521/919
Men 35-39: 72/129

I'm thrilled, considering this was my first race and I am not really a runner. Finishing in the top half of my age group would have been nice but I knew I would have needed to throw down about 26 minutes and that wasn't happening.

Nice job-very respectable time for your first race.

Originally Posted by Kathybird

Actually i've heard something about pickle juice... is this a joke or does it actually work for cramps? I'd love to forego the damn foot cramps I get. Or are we talking abdominal in reference to the pickle juice?

From what i heard, the the vinegar is what actually does the trick. Something to do with cleansing your kidneys. People believe that cramping is caused by loss of electrolites, but its just because of misfiring because of symptoms of exhaustion. I do Triathlon and half marathons and have never crampped after i started eating pickles dailey, and drinking 8 oz of pickle juice night before race.

But don't take my word for this, by all means, i'm no scientist with them higher ed-u-ma-k-shun.

Originally Posted by diesel618

man i hate cardio.

+1

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

Did my 'official' 5K today. My goal was 28 minutes and finish in the overall top half. Not too shabby...

Time was 27:35

Ran my second 5k this past Saturday. 26:14. 127/412. NICE.

Im 6'4 305lbs and for me to run 5k takes me 42min, my left shin always gives out on me, i'm assuming as i loose weight my time well be better, but any suggestions shin splints... I have energy and I feel I have endurance to run for longer periods of time but the left shin kills me and usually about 1.5 mile i have to walk and run the rest.

soft tissue work will help. i also use tiger balm when they get bad

megatron

run on the grass or dirt trails if there are any..

strengthen the muscles along the shinbone..

walk on your heels pointing the toes upwards.. hold till it burns... then hold a bit longer..

this is just one of a few exercises to do. google how to cure shin splints

hope this helps