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re: I lied to a girl I'm trying to impress, told her I can run a 5k in under 29 minutes (DONE)
Posted on 8/13/19 at 11:07 am to Ssubba
Posted on 8/13/19 at 11:07 am to Ssubba
Either way you look at it, you're screwed.
First, every decent runner I ever did a feature story on said they couldn't make it one time around a football track (1/4 of a mile) when they first started running. As in, they couldn't keep running for even 1/4 mile at first.
That said, since you've never run, I wouldn't "practice" in any way, shape, or form. You don't have the time to get in shape and get ready for even a 5K.
If you're going to do it, just take your chances. You'd be too sore otherwise, and you'd also realize what a HUGE mistake you made with your lie if you try any running beforehand.
You just don't show up and run a 5K in under 30 minutes if you've never run before. Walking at a brisk pace takes about 15 minutes a mile and you are going to crap out quickly on your running ability.
At least when it is over you'll have a little respect for what it takes to even be a very novice runner.
First, every decent runner I ever did a feature story on said they couldn't make it one time around a football track (1/4 of a mile) when they first started running. As in, they couldn't keep running for even 1/4 mile at first.
That said, since you've never run, I wouldn't "practice" in any way, shape, or form. You don't have the time to get in shape and get ready for even a 5K.
If you're going to do it, just take your chances. You'd be too sore otherwise, and you'd also realize what a HUGE mistake you made with your lie if you try any running beforehand.
You just don't show up and run a 5K in under 30 minutes if you've never run before. Walking at a brisk pace takes about 15 minutes a mile and you are going to crap out quickly on your running ability.
At least when it is over you'll have a little respect for what it takes to even be a very novice runner.
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Posted on 8/13/19 at 11:09 am to LarryDavid
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Unless you are missing a foot you should be able to walk it in that time
Google is telling me that a 'fast walking pace' is 45 minutes. You guys are trying to give me false confidence.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 11:29 am to LarryDavid
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First, every decent runner I ever did a feature story on said they couldn't make it one time around a football track (1/4 of a mile) when they first started running. As in, they couldn't keep running for even 1/4 mile at first.
Any person that’s not morbidly obese and under the age of 40 should be able to get up and run at least a sub 12 minute mile with little to no experience. I’m not buying this at all.
Posted on 8/13/19 at 12:04 pm to LarryDavid
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First, every decent runner I ever did a feature story on said they couldn't make it one time around a football track (1/4 of a mile) when they first started running. As in, they couldn't keep running for even 1/4 mile at first.
this is utter horseshite 
Posted on 8/13/19 at 2:18 pm to LarryDavid
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First, every decent runner I ever did a feature story on said they couldn't make it one time around a football track (1/4 of a mile) when they first started running. As in, they couldn't keep running for even 1/4 mile at first.
Not in a race setting. Correct.
I suck arse at training. Times are abysmal, get bored easily, stop to drink water, walk 100 feet, etc. Race day, even for a 5K, I feel much better and find someone to pace myself with and go.
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You just don't show up and run a 5K in under 30 minutes if you've never run before
You can if you're in decent physical shape and have someone to pace you. Pace setting and breathing rhythm will be his biggest issues to run a 30min 5k. The mental part of it will be eliminated if he's running with his gf and talking/engaging with her.
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