Comments on: Running FAQ

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:54:54 +0000

To get up to a 5K – just keep running. The distance and speed will come the more you train.

By: KK @ Running Through Life

KK @ Running Through Life — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:42:06 +0000

Great post! If you don't mind, I just might have to do a similar post myself! Thanks for sharing!!!! .-= KK @ Running Through Life´s last blog ..A letter to myself =-.

By: Simply Life

Simply Life — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:57:45 +0000

This is great to know about you! I love how running is the same sport but so different for everyone! .-= Simply Life´s last blog ..Pot Pie and Award! =-.

By: Fran

Fran — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:26:28 +0000

Great post Lori, I feel the same about running as you do. Somedays I'm flying and others I'm dragging myself to the end, like yesterday. But the feeling afterwards is always great! .-= Fran´s last blog ..A day in my life: Monday March 8th 2010 =-.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:53:04 +0000

I LOVED this post as I am a new runner. I have just completed the C25K program and found out yesterday that I can indeed run 5K, but (like you) it took me over 30 minutes. I am going to sign up for my first race soon, but just to finish it..not to win time wise.

This is a post I will come back to for hints and helps. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:32:38 +0000

Thanks for this post! I read the one you linked to about your running progression, which was terrific as well. I am just starting week 7 of the C25K, and it sounds like I am at about the same pace as you were when you did it!

A few questions – How did you get up to 5k? I’m sure after week 9 I’ll be able to run for 30 minutes… but that will probably only get me 2 miles! How do I get up to 5k?

Also, what kind of training did you do to get your 5k time down?? I am running a 5k in May, so I will have some time to work on speed between finishing C25K and my race. Any pointers would be great!
.-= Katie´s last blog ..A Sunday kind of love… =-.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:54:34 +0000

Relay duatholon – here we come!

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:53:50 +0000

You might just try eating 1/2 the protein bar, but honestly, if you are okay not eating it and running, then you don’t need it.

I never take those GU things or stuff like that. I don’t fuel during runs, except when I ran 8 miles, I had some dates with nut butter and then another time I had coconut water. That is what I prefer rather then gels or gatorade.

6 miles or less and it is a snack before and breakfast after, but not during.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:51:44 +0000

The duathlon is not until october – a long way away!

I am not sure about another tri. I don’t have access to a pool now, so that puts a crimp in swim training

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:50:43 +0000

I run on opposite days I lift most times. It’s hard to run on days I lift, although I can do a mile or 2 if I feel I need to.