Yikes . . . signed up for 10k race!

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Registered: 04-10-2003
Yikes . . . signed up for 10k race!
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Tue, 02-24-2009 - 11:42am

Well, in the spirit of being accountable in all aspects of my life, I am putting it out there . . . I signed up for my first 10k race! I am so nervous. When I first started running I could only do about 2 minutes (literally, two minutes and I was done). Now I am up to 5k (45 minutes). I have to double this. So I am admitting it here in order to gain accountability (and risk a public i-village shaming if I get lazy, lol).


The worst part of this whole stupid thing is that BF is a triathlete who is a certified coach. So far I won't let him coach me . .


Bex -

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 02-24-2009 - 11:58am
That is fantastic!

All my best,
Danni

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Tue, 02-24-2009 - 12:17pm

That's great.

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Tue, 02-24-2009 - 12:49pm
Good for you Bex.
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Tue, 02-24-2009 - 2:23pm

Oh good for you! I want to start running again when the weather gets nicer and the ice goes away. I am just not having any luck with my eating habits. I am so depressed about it. You motivate me because you sound so positive all the time. And my bf is in really good shape too! So lots in common. Good luck!



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Registered: 08-04-2008
Tue, 02-24-2009 - 2:24pm

Yahooo BEX!




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Registered: 04-10-2003
Tue, 02-24-2009 - 2:34pm
Lol we can motivate each other . . . even if it IS over the computer! I find I have to tell people otherwise I make excuses for why I don't need to work out/eat right/ stretch/ get out of bed etc etc etc!

Bex -


"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift -thats why its called the present."


Bex -

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Registered: 04-10-2003
Tue, 02-24-2009 - 2:38pm

Holy goodness . . . under 30 minutes is AMAZING for a 5k! Thats a great pace! I am currently running 5K in about 45 min so I appreciate how fast that is, lol.


Thanks for the support. I know I can do this. I just have to suck it up and get it done!


On a happy note, I have hit 20% of my total donations (since I am running for Team Diabetes I have to collect donations). It probably wasn't the smartest idea adding that added stress on to my first race, but go big or go home . . . right??? lol


Bex -


"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift -thats why its called the present."


Bex -

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Registered: 08-04-2008
Tue, 02-24-2009 - 3:51pm

Good for you, Bex!


Yep, I was running sub 8 minute miles - but then I was all of 128 pounds as well.




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Registered: 10-01-2008
Tue, 02-24-2009 - 4:26pm

OK, your all wayyyyyy out of my league.

Norma


"Patience is the best remedy for every trouble"- Plautus


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Tue, 02-24-2009 - 5:36pm
Good for you! I've been toying with the idea of trying a 5K in the spring (using the Couch to 5K plan). I probably can't do more than 2 minutes now. LOL. You've almost inspired me. If it wasn't so cold, I'd probably get started. LOL.


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