How many of you run 5k's?

grrthetree · 04-20-2008, 08:25 PM

How many of you guys run competitively, whether it's at school, or 5k's, marathons, etc. ?

I run alot of 5k's and next year will be competing with cross country at school. Earlier today I ran 2 5k's, a road race 5k which I came second in my age group in, and a 5k trail run where I came in first in my age group.

SnowMongoose · 04-20-2008, 11:14 PM

How many of us care about running as more than a training tool should be your question.

And to answer your question: I don't, but have considered it, mainly as an avenue to annoying my runner friends.

flyingarmbar101 · 04-20-2008, 11:34 PM

No, marathon running isn't good for you, nor is training for that kind of tournament. Excessive distance running is damaging.

Quince · 04-20-2008, 11:36 PM

I do. Did cross country, debating whether or not I'll continue when I go off to college later this year. Although running times are no longer my main concern since I bulked up a bit and started to focus on a strength and conditioning program, I still run road races for fun.

Oki Love · 04-21-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by flyingarmbar101

No, marathon running isn't good for you, nor is training for that kind of tournament. Excessive distance running is damaging.

really? why?

i run 5 k's quite often, but then again, i'm in the military and we have to run.

we have to pt (physical training) 3 times a week but i run on my own time too. i've actually grown to enjoy running but i don't consider 5k long distance. i guess that's because i'm around a lot of folks who run half marathons and shit. i don't think i've ever ran more than 6 miles. i would like to though. i would like to run a marathon but preparation for that is a monster.

Ian Coe · 04-21-2008, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Oki Love

really? why?

i run 5 k's quite often, but then again, i'm in the military and we have to run.

we have to pt (physical training) 3 times a week but i run on my own time too. i've actually grown to enjoy running but i don't consider 5k long distance. i guess that's because i'm around a lot of folks who run half marathons and shit. i don't think i've ever ran more than 6 miles. i would like to though. i would like to run a marathon but preparation for that is a monster.

If you don't mind me asking whats a usual pt session like?

Are you continually being pushed or do you get to a certain level of functional fitness and then its a question of maintaining that?

Freeman102010 · 04-21-2008, 07:21 AM

i ran in hs (10 years ago) to get in shape for rugby. I always came in last. even some special needs - forrest gump type kids beat me. but i know enjoy running and was in better shape for rugby

Ian Coe · 04-21-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Freeman102010

i ran in hs (10 years ago) to get in shape for rugby. I always came in last. even some special needs - forrest gump type kids beat me. but i know enjoy running and was in better shape for rugby

Its a tool that you used effectively

noobloser · 04-21-2008, 09:48 AM

Running is awwwwwwwesome.

A lot of people on here seem to put running down in favor of MMA-specific training... But then again... They're the ones sitting on their ass posting on Sherdog instead of fighting Hughes (a runner) or GSP (a runner).

Rocked · 04-21-2008, 09:53 AM

I am two years out from running four years of XC and 3 for track. I am training to run a half-marathon. I love running. I am actually 2 weeks out for the 08 Lincoln Marathon and Half-Marathon. Runing when done must be done properly, if it is done the wrong way, then it can be bad, but if you have good technique, form, and shoes that aren't bad for YOUR foot, and aren't worn out, it is great for the body and mind.