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Thinking of training for 5k

Posted by ihatediabetes @ihatediabetes, Jul 18, 2018

Hi everyone, I have been off connect for awhile. Got email invite from Colleen to engage on connect. Well I have become an expert uber driver since have been gone. Its nice to get out and make airports runs and other trips. Keeps me busy. Well I have been thinking of training for a 5k. The Twin Cities Marathon is a few months away and there are shorter races the day before the marathon. There are half mile, mile, 5k, and 10k races. So I have been playing with the idea of running the 1 mile or 5k race. I have never run a real race before. But I am thinking about it.

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ihatediabetes | @ihatediabetes | Jul 20, 2018

New shoes. New balance running shoes.

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Ron Rubenzer | @user_cha272278 | Jul 20, 2018
In reply to @colleenyoung "@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While I’m proud of myself, there were speed walkers who finished faster than I did. LOL. Never mind, I did it! Do I like running? Not yet. But I’m still doing it. Like you, @ginaquilts, I find running a bit boring, although I don’t mind walking. That’s odd, isn’t it?

I’m a walk, run, walk type runner. I followed John Stanton’s method of running from his book “Running: The Complete Guide To Building Your Running Program”
https://www.amazon.com/Running-Complete-Guide-Building-Program/dp/0143176099
According to his method, you never run for longer than 10 minute segments, followed by 1 minute. That made it easier for me.

IHateDiabetes, I’m envious that you have a whole team of people helping you get ready. Is your race this Saturday? As in tomorrow? All the best. Can’t wait to hear how you do.

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Get Roku. Watch movies while you are on your stationery bike. It doesn’t matter how you get your exercise in. Your legs are your second heart (I worked in cardiac rehab as a stress management psychologist for a year.).

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Ron Rubenzer | @user_cha272278 | Jul 20, 2018
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@ihatediabetes

New shoes. New balance running shoes.

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Good for you.

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toranut97 | @toranut97 | Jul 20, 2018
In reply to @toranut97 "Personally I prefer walking to running - I am 63, and have been walking for several..." + (show)
@toranut97

Personally I prefer walking to running - I am 63, and have been walking for several years now. That has been art of my efforts to control my weight and my A1C/diabetes. I have walked quite a few 5Ks and it is great fun! Even did the 5K/10K combination two years now at the Illinois Marathon. I encourage you to give it a go - I bet you can do it!

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It is my current virtual race from yes.fit. I am walking the Ring of Kerry in Ireland - virtually. I am about halfway through the 104 Miles!

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ginaquilts | @ginaquilts | Jul 20, 2018
In reply to @colleenyoung "@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While I’m proud of myself, there were speed walkers who finished faster than I did. LOL. Never mind, I did it! Do I like running? Not yet. But I’m still doing it. Like you, @ginaquilts, I find running a bit boring, although I don’t mind walking. That’s odd, isn’t it?

I’m a walk, run, walk type runner. I followed John Stanton’s method of running from his book “Running: The Complete Guide To Building Your Running Program”
https://www.amazon.com/Running-Complete-Guide-Building-Program/dp/0143176099
According to his method, you never run for longer than 10 minute segments, followed by 1 minute. That made it easier for me.

IHateDiabetes, I’m envious that you have a whole team of people helping you get ready. Is your race this Saturday? As in tomorrow? All the best. Can’t wait to hear how you do.

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Thank you for the suggestion and for your good intentions. What i love about dance is that you get lost in the activity as your mind is occupied with the music and choreography. I am definitely not looking for ways to divert my attention from activities I hate. I love dancing of any kind (from ballet and ballroom to tap and hip hop), skiing, surfing, and playing soccer. I can't think of anything more miserable than sitting on a stationery bicycle watching some dumb movie or TV show, except maybe listening to an audio book or podcast while on a treadmill or stepper. I'm happy for people who find these activities fulfilling or at least healthful, but they just are not for me.

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ihatediabetes | @ihatediabetes | Jul 20, 2018
In reply to @colleenyoung "@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While I’m proud of myself, there were speed walkers who finished faster than I did. LOL. Never mind, I did it! Do I like running? Not yet. But I’m still doing it. Like you, @ginaquilts, I find running a bit boring, although I don’t mind walking. That’s odd, isn’t it?

I’m a walk, run, walk type runner. I followed John Stanton’s method of running from his book “Running: The Complete Guide To Building Your Running Program”
https://www.amazon.com/Running-Complete-Guide-Building-Program/dp/0143176099
According to his method, you never run for longer than 10 minute segments, followed by 1 minute. That made it easier for me.

IHateDiabetes, I’m envious that you have a whole team of people helping you get ready. Is your race this Saturday? As in tomorrow? All the best. Can’t wait to hear how you do.

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Have you ever thought of learning tai chi. I am thinking of signing up. Its good for balance and I like the flowing motions of it. I can take tai chi along with my living with diabetes class. It's free too.

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ginaquilts | @ginaquilts | Jul 21, 2018
In reply to @colleenyoung "@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While I’m proud of myself, there were speed walkers who finished faster than I did. LOL. Never mind, I did it! Do I like running? Not yet. But I’m still doing it. Like you, @ginaquilts, I find running a bit boring, although I don’t mind walking. That’s odd, isn’t it?

I’m a walk, run, walk type runner. I followed John Stanton’s method of running from his book “Running: The Complete Guide To Building Your Running Program”
https://www.amazon.com/Running-Complete-Guide-Building-Program/dp/0143176099
According to his method, you never run for longer than 10 minute segments, followed by 1 minute. That made it easier for me.

IHateDiabetes, I’m envious that you have a whole team of people helping you get ready. Is your race this Saturday? As in tomorrow? All the best. Can’t wait to hear how you do.

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I have tried both tai chi and yoga for a couple of months, and I think it is fantastic that you are enjoying your classes. Tai chi was fun for me at the beginning and it is very helpful for improving balance. I agree that that flowing movements are beautiful. However, after the first few weeks, it became repetitive and boring for me. I also found the spiritual component in yoga not to my liking - I am the least spiritual person you'll ever meet.

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Maureen, Alumna Mentor | @alpaca | Jul 21, 2018
In reply to @colleenyoung "@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While I’m proud of myself, there were speed walkers who finished faster than I did. LOL. Never mind, I did it! Do I like running? Not yet. But I’m still doing it. Like you, @ginaquilts, I find running a bit boring, although I don’t mind walking. That’s odd, isn’t it?

I’m a walk, run, walk type runner. I followed John Stanton’s method of running from his book “Running: The Complete Guide To Building Your Running Program”
https://www.amazon.com/Running-Complete-Guide-Building-Program/dp/0143176099
According to his method, you never run for longer than 10 minute segments, followed by 1 minute. That made it easier for me.

IHateDiabetes, I’m envious that you have a whole team of people helping you get ready. Is your race this Saturday? As in tomorrow? All the best. Can’t wait to hear how you do.

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Hi @ginaquilts I smiled at your post. I get bored at exercise classes too although I have never tried Tai Chi. I'm thinking o joining a gym because I feel I'm neglecting my upper body. A friend said she listens to audiobooks while exercising at gym. Boredom problem solved.

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Maureen, Alumna Mentor | @alpaca | Jul 21, 2018

Hi, @ihatediabetes A 5k run is just perfect. Won't require too much training and will give you a sense of achievement. These running events also give us a sense of community. I miss my runs. At 72 I daren't even jog because of my ankles but I walk and have signed up for the Auckland Marathon 12 k event in October. Training for it with a buddy is part of the fun.

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ginaquilts | @ginaquilts | Jul 21, 2018
In reply to @colleenyoung "@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@ihatediabetes, I’m so glad you started this discussion. I “ran” my first 5k last year. While I’m proud of myself, there were speed walkers who finished faster than I did. LOL. Never mind, I did it! Do I like running? Not yet. But I’m still doing it. Like you, @ginaquilts, I find running a bit boring, although I don’t mind walking. That’s odd, isn’t it?

I’m a walk, run, walk type runner. I followed John Stanton’s method of running from his book “Running: The Complete Guide To Building Your Running Program”
https://www.amazon.com/Running-Complete-Guide-Building-Program/dp/0143176099
According to his method, you never run for longer than 10 minute segments, followed by 1 minute. That made it easier for me.

IHateDiabetes, I’m envious that you have a whole team of people helping you get ready. Is your race this Saturday? As in tomorrow? All the best. Can’t wait to hear how you do.

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Hi @alpaca. I love your screen name. I am an avid knitter, and I love alpaca and alpaca blends. The critters are really fascinating, too. Thanks for the audiobooks suggestion. I am a very fast reader and the slow pace of the audiobooks drive me insane, and I get distracted easily. That's why I'm looking for an activity that engages both my mind and my body. As I've said, I definitely hate boring activities, and I know I won't stick with anything where the only incentive is trying to get my mind off the misery of engaging with something I hate.

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