tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post2699242439890006652..comments2023-12-14T07:05:21.979-08:00Comments on Chief Family Officer: Weight Watchers Week Ten: Is there a 5K in my future?Chief Family Officerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-91842966072757287942008-10-03T07:24:00.000-07:002008-10-03T07:24:00.000-07:00The fact that you're even thinking about it is fan...The fact that you're even thinking about it is fantastic. That's more than a lot of people do. And, if it's on your mind, it usually leads to action. Staying fit is your own personal health insurance. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>Jerry<BR/>www.leads4insurance.comJerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297947643006068426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-28415311059601657612008-10-02T19:18:00.000-07:002008-10-02T19:18:00.000-07:00@Jess - Congratulations on the half marathon! Wow,...@Jess - Congratulations on the half marathon! Wow, that's impressive. Thank you for your insight. Yes, I am definitely not trying to do too much too fast (history of knee injuries since I was 12). Thanks also for the reminder about shoes - I should definitely at least think about getting another pair.<BR/><BR/>@Dedicated - Great idea! I'd love it if this sort of thing became a regular activity with my family, but I think the kids need to be a little bit older - right now, they're in the "no strollers" phase, but want to be carried fairly often. The race I'm looking at is a charitable fund raiser - I'm not sure for what, though. Thanks for the encouragement!<BR/><BR/>@Kacie - Ah, thanks for pointing those things out. I never would have thought about waiting to get to the start line!Chief Family Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320154821990804327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-53251567339839470862008-10-02T17:50:00.000-07:002008-10-02T17:50:00.000-07:00Do it! Don't worry about your time for the first o...Do it! Don't worry about your time for the first one, either. Depending on how many people are running, it might be awhile before you even cross the start line!<BR/><BR/>Road races are so much fun because you're a part of something much bigger than yourself. Usually, they're a fundraiser of some sort. And, you're with plenty of others, truckin' along right with you. It's amazing.<BR/><BR/>Also, the t-shirt. Gotta love the 5k shirts.Kaciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068520824047487960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-31484286079299746902008-10-02T09:22:00.000-07:002008-10-02T09:22:00.000-07:00For years now, we run a 5K every Thanks Giving mor...For years now, we run a 5K every Thanks Giving morning. It started out as a contribution to charity. Turned into a family tradition. Now, I have a goal of completing it in 30 minutes this year. <BR/><BR/>I would recommend a charitable run like this one, that supplies the local food banks. It is fun as well as challenge. Some walk, some run - no pressure, do your thing. <BR/><BR/>Ours is called the Turkey Trot. <BR/><BR/>The idea here is have fun. If you enjoy what you do, you'll do it more.<BR/><BR/>Good Luck!Denise Mallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253101883627114010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13259011.post-25061480672192764032008-10-02T09:05:00.000-07:002008-10-02T09:05:00.000-07:00I've been a runner for a while, and just did my fi...I've been a runner for a while, and just did my first half marathon. Running for a specific race is really great motivation, I'd definitely recommend it! That said...I don't think you need to set a goal to run a 5k in 30 minutes. Just work on running and getting miles in, and finishing! When it comes to running, the cardiovascular system improves first, followed by joints, and finally bones...if you try to do too much too fast, you can injure yourself. Get thee to a running store to be properly fitted for shoes, and just have fun for now. After you finish your 5k, you can look towards a 10k, and then after you get that many miles under your belt, then you can work on speed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com