You're WHAT? Congratulations! This is news!

I signed up for my first 5K. Managed to pound out 5K in 25:01 on a treadmill today which blows almost 2 minutes off my previous "good time." The course is very flat, on pavement. It will be cold.

Can folks comment on treadmill time vs road time? I should probably not expect to match my treadmill time on a real road, right?

Thank you, yes I am!! With my first! I'm SO excited, we actually saw the heart beat on Friday so that's great news they say! The only downside is my running has slowed to a crawl. This first tri is killing me....my poor boobies are sore as anything, I can't stay awake past 8 p.m. and the nausea...all worth it of course but running has fallen to the wayside, the only exercise now is walking to & from work about 2 miles/day...hopefully I can pick it back up in the 2nd tri so I can be healthy!

Good luck on your 5k!!!!

First off, LM, wow and congrats!

For me, and from what I've read, most people are way faster on the road then on the tready.

I have the day off due to election day. I got in 8 miles this morning, but it was WINDY!

In other news I just bought my first pair of non-Vibrams! I love the Vibrams but I just can't do them in freezing temps! So my new ones are New Balance 1400 - minimal, but more like real sneaks. So here's my question - I've never worn socks!!! Anyone have any recommendations?

Jen

Krampus, I think you could go out and run a comparable time on the road, if all falls into place (as in people aren't in your way, you take the corners well, etc.) Usually race excitement will keep your pace up. Start near the front with that pace or you'll be trapped behind slower folks even after you cross the start line!

Good luck!

On the road I can blow my treadmill time to bits. I can do a 10k on the treadmill in 55 minutes best. Outside, with air cooling and competition my fastest 10k was in 50 minutes. Same goes for 5k. You should be able to kill that time. But be careful with the cold. My muscles have a real hard time warming up when temps get down to the 50s without special gear (gloves, compression tights, long sleeves) but that all adds weight.

IM3898 Congrads!
Krampus: you will knock it out of the park
Ian: You have great times
Cherry : AS ALWAYS YOU WOW ME!
Waves to all else you are all doing great!

As for me spent the first couple days of the month in Vegas seeing a DR for a second opinion...Long and short is ,my leg and constant foot pain is due to my back {which doesn't hurt a bit} This is the second Neuosurgen who has recommended decompression surgrey,my nerves are being pinched due to a bulging disc. So will have it done mid Dec. {due to work commtment I need to wait until then} HARD PART after surgrey NO exercise or anything much for 6 weeks!

So trying to get a few more pounds down and get in TIP TOP shape before SO I don't go nuts.
Ran 6.2 on Sunday and have been doing weights Yoga ab work ect everyday! will run tommarro.

Krampus, good luck on your first race! Which one are you doing? (I'm in Ballston Spa)

Jen, I'm a total sock snob, and I hate toe seams. My cheap favorites are Champion c9 from Target - the thin no shows that come in left and right - about $9 for 2 pairs. For pricey socks, I love Smartwool and Balega.

If the weather cooperates, I'm running tomorrow before work.

Thanks devadiva.

And Riddy, I am gonna check out some nice socks. Never thought of that.

Did another 10k on the treadmill today.

10k a day. That's what I aim for, normally with one rest day a week and a longer run at the weekend if possible.

Wow this thread is busy!

Congrats LM!

Ian-You are like me! I always work out when out of town.

Diva, hope you get some relief.

Krampus, good luck at your 5k.

Lizzyg-Sorry about the calf Hey, I think all of us runners understand the bathroom issue

On Sunday, I ran a very hilly 7.4 miles in a state park. By the end, I was sore! I felt a twinge in my knee and some discomfort in my foot that I injured several weeks ago. It went away overnight but I think I'll need to hold my long run at that if I continue to do it at the park.

Monday was a rest day.

Tuesday, I ran 5.4 miles afterwork. As I've said before, its hard for me to run after work but I do think I get a better run in compared to my early morning runs. So, I've decided to alternate.

This morning, I ran 5 miles.


So, I asked for some advice on another board about how to continue to better my time... I was told more miles which is what I thought. Actually doing so seems difficult though. I am just not sure if I have the energy

ms cloud: We all had to start from zero You're doing a great job.

lm3898:

Oh nice! I'll be in Troy. I wouldn't do it if I weren't a five minute walk away from the starting line

Sounds like a lot of us are going to start off Thanksgiving right!

I ran my first Turkey Trot in 2011 - my time was 32:47
2012 my time improved to to 24:12.
Hoping to come in under 24 this year!!!

Ran 3.5 this morning...all your times WOW me!

I did a respectable 5k today - 38 minutes. Not nearly my best time, but I worked hard with my trainer yesterday. I never expect anything great the day or 2 after he kicks my butt.

I'll be running a turkey trot this year, too. Last year was my first one, and it didn't go well. I had gotten back from Ireland the Sunday before complete with a cold and a sore foot. This year I want to rock it!

I signed up for my first 5k yesterday (a Turkey trot).

Can't wait.

Did 10k in the gym today in 58 minutes. I am starting to tire so will take a rest day tomorrow. I also fly to Istanbul tomorrow so a rest day will fit nicely into the schedule.