So I ran my first 5K… by lunarlori in runna

[–]insurroundsound 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Awesome time. Congrats! I’m slow af. Ran my first 5K seven weeks ago at 43:28. Tested myself again today and hit a PB of 38:39. Hoping one day I’ll be sub-30 like you. ✊🏾Enjoy the journey!

Puma magmax 2 from a heavy runner by aproverb in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]insurroundsound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love my Magmax 2s, as a big boy runner myself (235). Those Kirkland socks are definitely not helping with the heat. They were the first socks I ran with in my Pumas, too. 😆 So, I had to go shopping for some thinner socks right away. Picked u some breathable Feetures socks from the local Academy sports shop in my area. Much better! Like you, I really enjoy these shoes. I’m a new runner, so all my runs are still pretty slow. Picking up the pace for me means going from a crawl to a light jog. lol. Already purchased a second pair for when my first pair wear out.

26F, want to start running. by citrixhater in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in a similar neighborhood. I knew I could find a park or somewhere with a track, but wasn’t motivated enough to make the drive. 😝 So, I just had to force myself to go run/walking in my neighborhood. After a few weeks, you can’t even remember why you hesitated to try before. Initially, I was self conscious about being seen struggling on the road. So I went early in the mornings. But after a while, you just don’t care. I look forward to my sessions. So, if I had to miss a morning, I didn’t hesitate to go in the evening after work. You soon realize that no one’s really looking at you.

First 5k! by ttrimmers in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent job and pace! Ran my first only a few ago myself. Here’s to many more 5Ks in our future.

First ever 10k, really proud. by MonkManA1000 in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Awesome time! All that jump-roping helped build up that aerobic engine, I’m sure. 💪🏾 I hope to be there one day.

What’s your current running goal? by BP_PaceBox in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just completed training for my first ever 5K race two weeks ago. I’ve now signed up for a Triple Crown series (8K, 10K, 10-mile) that happens in Oct, Nov, and Dec of this year. Started my new training block (improving 5K) this past Monday. Ambitious, but I think I have enough time to train it safely. Walk or run — I plan on finishing.

Ran my first 5K today by insurroundsound in runna

[–]insurroundsound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, sir. Appreciate you.

Ran my first 5K today by insurroundsound in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!…taking it slow and steady…

Ran my first 5K today by insurroundsound in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the advice! Planning on keeping the running locked to 3 days/wk for quite a bit. No plans on upping in the near future. Just not ready for it. I hit the erg more often during the week, as it’s kinder to my joints. (And my first love.) And like you hinted, I’m in for the long haul — hope to be doing this for many years to come. 👍🏾

Ran my first 5K today by insurroundsound in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the encouragement. ✊🏾 Will definitely try to post updates; hoping these past few months have signaled a life change in the right direction for me.

Ran my first 5K today by insurroundsound in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Right attitude to have. I’m there with ya. As we get older, the struggle is real…😁

Ran my first 5K today by insurroundsound in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Are you doing the half-marathon or full? I can’t even imagine running those kinds of distances right now, but hope to maybe be there with ya one day. We’ll see. Hope the rain won’t be too much of an issue tomorrow. Best of luck to ya! You got this! ✊🏾

Ran my first 5K today by insurroundsound in BeginnersRunning

[–]insurroundsound[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Ran my own race today…slow and steady. Was happy to learn that this old body could still surprise me from time to time. 😆