Category Archives: 5k

My 5k running

Fun Color Run

Posted on May 14, 2017 by larry

I had a fun time doing the color run today. Got up at 6, left house at 6:45 (7AM actually) and made it with pretty decent time for an 8AM start. We parked near Key arena, it is the ideal … Continue reading →

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Bubble Run 2016

Posted on August 27, 2016 by larry

Ran bubble run today, got up at 4:15, but took a bit to get out of our house.  Left at 5:55AM though, got some cash from the ATM and picked up a friend, and we reached there at about 7:10AM. … Continue reading →

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Huge Progress

Posted on May 23, 2016 by larry

It is amazing how nearly a week of rest did wonders.  I ran a 5k in record time (this year) Time: 52:30 That is a pace I can live with.  If I can maintain that for 90 minutes, I can … Continue reading →

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Surprising Run

Posted on May 12, 2016 by larry

OK, I didn’t set out to crack an hour when I started, but boy did I feel good about my run. This is the type of run that gives me hope for the half marathon. I did a 5k, I … Continue reading →

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Weird Workout

Posted on May 10, 2016 by larry

I walked at least the 5k, and ran some of it, but I was woefully out of shape. Body was tired and just did not have it. I think the ambien I took last night is still in my system. … Continue reading →

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Getting Better Runs

Posted on May 3, 2016 by larry

So for the past two days I watched what I ate, and today I ran a 5k. Time: 55:01 Still a long way to go, but if I can get this under 50 minutes. Afterwards I was tired but did … Continue reading →

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Rest Did Wonders

Posted on April 27, 2016 by larry

Oh so close to beating my time on Monday. I actually feel pretty darn good. Time: 56:26.90 Statistically I would say it is a tie because I had a stop light to deal with, but that was a rest I … Continue reading →

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Focus On Workout

Posted on April 25, 2016 by larry

So now that a lot of stuff is behind me, Linuxfest, Taxes, dog surgery, etc, I can focus on my workouts. I am going to try and do a 5k Plus every day this week. Today I finally cracked an … Continue reading →

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Double Workout Today

Posted on April 14, 2016 by larry

Before I went to work, I was on the treadmill for 20 minutes this morning. Then in the afternoon I did a 5k Time: 1:08:38 Horrible time for a 5k, but it sets a floor. Problem is afterwards I was … Continue reading →

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Hot Chocolate Run 2016

Posted on March 6, 2016 by larry

Although my performance was not that great I am happy with being under 50 minutes.  That is something to build on this year. I went to bed before 9PM but I was still pretty darn sleepy when the alarm went … Continue reading →

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