tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10023572.post1164176711982820515..comments2024-03-26T18:28:53.305-04:00Comments on Sean's Ramblings: Advice For Running a 5KSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811858639259602946noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10023572.post-12601975197105497122010-10-03T06:36:25.298-04:002010-10-03T06:36:25.298-04:00Go get 'em, killer!Go get 'em, killer!Marcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10023572.post-31834792233198889432010-09-30T15:20:44.935-04:002010-09-30T15:20:44.935-04:00I think you'll be fine - as a good friend of o...I think you'll be fine - as a good friend of our says, "you can stupid your way through it." If you're used to running around while refereeing soccer games, you can definitely eek out 3.1 miles. We're running a 5k this weekend, too!Johannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10023572.post-82309541192353859492010-09-30T13:57:58.016-04:002010-09-30T13:57:58.016-04:00Is it this weekend? Then you're SOL.
But if ...Is it this weekend? Then you're SOL.<br /><br />But if not, then I'm using this: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10023572.post-5189977236401876312010-09-29T20:08:57.097-04:002010-09-29T20:08:57.097-04:00If it's this weekend, I'd try possibly gen...If it's this weekend, I'd try possibly gently jogging 5K (that's like 3 American miles, right?) tomorrow, once, just so you have some idea.<br /><br />Stretch stretch stretch, and hydrate hydrate. Make sure the soles in your shoes are supple & bouncy. I agree, eat what's familiar (bananas seem to work well) and yes poop in the morning, omg that's brilliant advice.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10023572.post-81587909824340309132010-09-29T16:44:56.625-04:002010-09-29T16:44:56.625-04:00Hubs would hold your wallet and keys, I'm sure...Hubs would hold your wallet and keys, I'm sure. (He likes joy riding and being a big spender.)lacochran's evil twinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00830374402474261699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10023572.post-10380429985865196622010-09-29T11:54:00.775-04:002010-09-29T11:54:00.775-04:00As long as you just take the keys you need (car ke...As long as you just take the keys you need (car key & house key) it won't be a big deal. If you don't have jogging shorts with pockets, you can loop them through your shoe laces.<br /><br /><br />Eat whatever you normally eat and drink a little extra. Poop before you leave the house and pee right before the run starts. Eat donuts afterwards.<br /><br />Good luck!Marcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10023572.post-36442707333885786392010-09-29T11:03:27.330-04:002010-09-29T11:03:27.330-04:001. Typically, you'd work your way up to runni...1. Typically, you'd work your way up to running 3.1 miles starting at 1 mile, then going to 1.5 the next week, then 2 the next week, etc. The fact that it's this weekend doesn't really allow you to do that. I couldn't really tell you how to train for a 5k in 3 or 4 days. I think you'll be OK since you are in shape from being a referee. Just make sure you pace yourself.<br />2. They say you're supposed to eat pasta the night before, but I've also read that it doesn't really do anything for you. Still, that's typically what I eat the night before a race. Just make sure you don't overdo it. Just have a regular portion.<br />3. The morning of the race, you should probably go with what's familiar. Again, don't overdo it because you don't want that stuff sloshing around while you're running. Also, try to time your meal so it's about an hour and a half or two hours before the race. I typically go to Duncan Donuts and get two donuts and a medium coffee before my races.<br />4. I can't imagine running without an ipod or something that plays music. The music distracts me so I'm not thinking about how much more I have to run and I don't have to listen to hear myself breathing heavy. <br /><br />Hope this helps... Good luck!Brendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956536759512401620noreply@blogger.com