RunningAHEAD - Topic: 5k 2 weeks before HM...would you do it?

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 9/13/2007 at 9:15 AM

I just realized there is a 5k race at my alma mater homecoming weekend...15 days before my goal HM of the year. I haven't done any 5ks this year, but I'd sorta like to do this one. Not sure it's a good idea so close to my HM, though. I'd want to race it for PR, not use it as a training run. Would you do it? k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

joe_h

The voice of mile 18

posted: 9/13/2007 at 9:25 AM

yes. think some speedwork two weeks away wouldn't be a problem

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va

posted: 9/13/2007 at 9:26 AM

i would definitely do it

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 9/13/2007 at 9:29 AM

Cool! I ran my previous 5k out there...probably the same course, but a much smaller race (I think there were 30 of us in that event, which benefitted a local autism support organization). Sweet! Big grin

k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Dave23

posted: 9/13/2007 at 9:30 AM

Yes.

mikeymike

posted: 9/13/2007 at 9:34 AM

Absolutely.

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Scout7

posted: 9/13/2007 at 9:35 AM

I did a 5k a week before a full marathon. I've also done a 9.5 mi trail run the day before a 10 mi road race. Go for it. You'll live.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 9/13/2007 at 9:36 AM

Come to think of it, I did a 5k 2 weeks before that race last year and it was great! Now I just need to scrape up $20. Gah, 5ks are so $$ for the amount of time run. Tongue

k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

BadDawg

posted: 9/13/2007 at 1:43 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 9/13/2007 at 9:36 AM:

Come to think of it, I did a 5k 2 weeks before that race last year and it was great! Now I just need to scrape up $20. Gah, 5ks are so $$ for the amount of time run. k

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