Ran my first 5k and...

ab1ht · 04-14-2008, 05:30 AM

1. I survived.
2. Went from start to finish without stopping.
3. Finished in 25:45; ; 7.22 mi/hr; 8:18 pace (really huffing and puffing).
4. Came in 101 out of 226
5. Came in 20/27 in my age group (I'm 39; turning 40 will help my stats

)

Beginning yesterday afternoon and into today, my quads are really sore.

Question: Is this a result of working harder, running on a different surface, or both? (Up to this point, only trained on treadmill but race was on the street)

Anyone else experience this? Training tips?

-Paul

Alcmene · 04-14-2008, 05:51 AM

Oh my gosh that is brilliant, ACE time, I cannot do it that fast! Well done!

westside · 04-14-2008, 06:39 AM

Nice race Paul. 25:xx is a good time for a first 5k.

The soreness is a result of moving your legs faster (harder) for an extended period of time AND running on a NEW surface, pavement vs a treadmill.

How long was your longest run prior to the 5k. If you run 4-6,7 miles for some runs and insert some tempo or intervals then a 5k run should not create much sorness aferwards. I don't think it's nescessary to run on pavement vs treadmill but I like to get some time spent on the surface that the race is going to be held. I run trails a lot but if I'm going to run a longish race on roads, I like to get some long runs on roads.

The sorenss should peak around 36 to 48 hours after the race and dissipate in the course of 3-4 days.

ab1ht · 04-14-2008, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcmene

Oh my gosh that is brilliant, ACE time, I cannot do it that fast! Well done!

Thanks. I was battling out 101st place with a 50-something year old woman

Quote:

Originally Posted by westside

How long was your longest run prior to the 5k.

I just finished C25K a week or so ago. Recently did 3.25 miles run on the TM.

I'm not up to the 6-7 mile runs that you mention yet. Tempo? Interval?

I need to continue to educate myself.

I think that I'll start varying my surfaces a bit more now that the weather is getting warmer (and after the soreness goes away).

Thanks for the feedback.

-Paul

gardengoddess · 04-16-2008, 05:44 PM

Congrats Paul!

London · 04-17-2008, 03:50 PM

Mary_M · 04-22-2008, 03:20 PM

Wow, your times are excellent for your first race!

I am currently running about a 12 minute mile

but I'm working on increasing my distance and increasing my speed. I used to run before I had my first child (who's now 6), I was running 5 miles per day, 4 days per week. Not quite there yet but I will be! As far as your soreness, I experienced the same thing after running races in particular because of getting caught up in the competetion of running my best/fastest. I would make sure to do some good stretching after a race and your running routine in general. Also take a long hot bath or sit in a hot tub for a while. That should make you feel better.

CONGRATS on your accomplishment!

ab1ht · 04-23-2008, 05:41 AM

Thanks, Mary.

A 12 minute mile is good for getting back into shape. That's where I did most of my C25K running.

I've recently moved from the treadmill to the road. So hopefully my body is getting used to a new surface.

I'm doing another 5K on Sunday. It will be interesting to see how I feel afterwards. And to see if my time is about the same.

-Paul

healthy lady T · 04-23-2008, 05:49 AM

Question: Were all of you running along with your weight loss? Did you all follow the low carb lifestyle or did you eat and add other things to enhance your running?

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 04-23-2008, 05:50 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!

debbiedo · 04-23-2008, 05:50 AM

well done Paul. You ran harder then you are used to and you are feeling it now. You need to slowly increase your miles and get outside and run. It is different then the treadmill and what you will do on race day.

There is a running thread on the exercise board. Come join us. You can get lots of questions answered and great support!!

I have been running over 2 years. I am a 51 year old women and have never gone quite that fast in a 5K. My 25 year old son can run circles around me and he started running the same time I did. Oh to be make and young!

See if there is a running club near by you. I belong to the Road Runners. We have great training programs so you can do track work and group runs and make running friends.

04-14-2008, 05:30 AM	#1
ab1ht Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westborough, MA (USA) Posts: 383 Gallery: ab1ht Stats: 160+/148/143 WOE: Still working out the kinks. Start Date: December 2007	Ran my first 5k and... 1. I survived. 2. Went from start to finish without stopping. 3. Finished in 25:45; ; 7.22 mi/hr; 8:18 pace (really huffing and puffing). 4. Came in 101 out of 226 5. Came in 20/27 in my age group (I'm 39; turning 40 will help my stats ) Beginning yesterday afternoon and into today, my quads are really sore. Question: Is this a result of working harder, running on a different surface, or both? (Up to this point, only trained on treadmill but race was on the street) Anyone else experience this? Training tips? -Paul

04-14-2008, 06:39 AM	#3
westside MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 1,728 Gallery: westside WOE: I beg your pardon.	Nice race Paul. 25:xx is a good time for a first 5k. The soreness is a result of moving your legs faster (harder) for an extended period of time AND running on a NEW surface, pavement vs a treadmill. How long was your longest run prior to the 5k. If you run 4-6,7 miles for some runs and insert some tempo or intervals then a 5k run should not create much sorness aferwards. I don't think it's nescessary to run on pavement vs treadmill but I like to get some time spent on the surface that the race is going to be held. I run trails a lot but if I'm going to run a longish race on roads, I like to get some long runs on roads. The sorenss should peak around 36 to 48 hours after the race and dissipate in the course of 3-4 days. Last edited by westside : 04-14-2008 at 06:45 AM.

04-22-2008, 03:20 PM	#7
Mary_M Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 134 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: Mary_M Stats: size 14-16/in between lol/size 8 WOE: StellaStyle/SSing Start Date: 1997; restarted 1/1/08	Wow, your times are excellent for your first race! I am currently running about a 12 minute mile but I'm working on increasing my distance and increasing my speed. I used to run before I had my first child (who's now 6), I was running 5 miles per day, 4 days per week. Not quite there yet but I will be! As far as your soreness, I experienced the same thing after running races in particular because of getting caught up in the competetion of running my best/fastest. I would make sure to do some good stretching after a race and your running routine in general. Also take a long hot bath or sit in a hot tub for a while. That should make you feel better. CONGRATS on your accomplishment! __________________ Mary 64 hrs of Callanetics as of March 2008 SuperCallanetics or Evolution ~ 4x/wk treadmill 3x/wk Joyce Vedral upper body weight training 3x/wk "Every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back."

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04-14-2008, 05:51 AM	#2
Alcmene Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 745 Gallery: Alcmene Stats: 1st:196//125 Now:175/166/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2007	Oh my gosh that is brilliant, ACE time, I cannot do it that fast! Well done!

04-16-2008, 05:44 PM	#5
gardengoddess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North of Nowhere, Michigan Posts: 200 Gallery: gardengoddess Stats: 180 (highest)/168/120 Start Date: Which time?	Congrats Paul!

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04-23-2008, 05:41 AM	#8
ab1ht Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westborough, MA (USA) Posts: 383 Gallery: ab1ht Stats: 160+/148/143 WOE: Still working out the kinks. Start Date: December 2007	Thanks, Mary. A 12 minute mile is good for getting back into shape. That's where I did most of my C25K running. I've recently moved from the treadmill to the road. So hopefully my body is getting used to a new surface. I'm doing another 5K on Sunday. It will be interesting to see how I feel afterwards. And to see if my time is about the same. -Paul

04-23-2008, 05:49 AM	#9
healthy lady T Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 138 Gallery: healthy lady T Stats: 245/235/Goal 150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: original 9/98 restarted 6/16/08	Question: Were all of you running along with your weight loss? Did you all follow the low carb lifestyle or did you eat and add other things to enhance your running?

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04-23-2008, 05:50 AM	#11
debbiedo Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,942 Gallery: debbiedo Stats: 118 on a good day/115 WOE: mindful eating/running off the pounds Start Date: over and over again	well done Paul. You ran harder then you are used to and you are feeling it now. You need to slowly increase your miles and get outside and run. It is different then the treadmill and what you will do on race day. There is a running thread on the exercise board. Come join us. You can get lots of questions answered and great support!! I have been running over 2 years. I am a 51 year old women and have never gone quite that fast in a 5K. My 25 year old son can run circles around me and he started running the same time I did. Oh to be make and young! See if there is a running club near by you. I belong to the Road Runners. We have great training programs so you can do track work and group runs and make running friends.