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[Running] Help Me Win a 5k Race

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Sooner423, Apr 18, 2008.

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  1. no_answer

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    What are you going to win?
     
    #21 no_answer, Apr 18, 2008
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    It's just a gentleman's bet. It's just for pride and to get myself in good shape.
     
    #22 Sooner423, Apr 18, 2008
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    By the way, worst comes to worst, I'm sure you'll be able to go after several 5ks before your friend completes an Ironman, unless he's already a major hoss. I can do each of the 3 components of it separately, provided I work myself back up to marathon distance running, but all in one day? Insane.

    Evan
     
    #23 emjohn, Apr 18, 2008
  4. Sooner423

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    Thanks for the pointers Pipe. I'll definitely check out those message boards.

    btw, 5th out of 1000+ is damn impressive, I don't care who you're racing against.
     
    #24 Sooner423, Apr 18, 2008
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    There was a 5k run here in Houston a couple of months ago for a handful of Catholic schools. The winner ran it in 17 minutes.

    It got me to thinking.....

    I can run a mile in 5 minutes... but I can't keep that pace up for three miles (in my current condition).

    Good luck.
     
    #25 WildSweet&Cool, Apr 18, 2008
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    Don't marathon runners eat lots of carbs the day before like spaghetti and such?

    And I'm sure you already know, but just a reminder not to do the bumping the night before.
     
    #26 Yaozer, Apr 18, 2008
  7. Sooner423

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    I know. There's no way in hell he can complete the Iron Man. It's not for mere mortals. To even compare any random 5k to the Iron Man seems a little ridiculous to me.
     
    #27 Sooner423, Apr 18, 2008
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