Runageddon

2014-10-26T13:20:00-04:00

A few months ago in a fitness discussion, I mentioned I was training for my first marathon. A few people wanted me to update how things were going. Since that discussion I some how ended up signing up for a 10K (which was last week) and a 5K (which was yesterday). The marathon is next week, APFT the week after that, and a casual get together (running) at a friends the week after that. I have named this five week stretch of runs "Runageddon". I did well at the 10K and 5K meeting my goals. I wanted to run under an hour for the 10K and ran 58:52. I wanted to run under 30 minutes for the 5K and ran 27:44. The goal for the marathon is to not die. I have decided to use the run/walk method for the marathon. By using a 4:1 run/walk, I have been able to run further and surprisingly post better times. I will update after the marathon.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2014 4:20 PM

2014-10-26T16:20:33-04:00

Wow - I've either done the Swim or Bicycle since 2000 - my knees appreciate my change. I do remember when our CO did a triathlon a week before our PRT, the Command Fitness Leader told him that he would have waived him from running if the CO had let him know. Might not hurt to ask at the APFT if your marathon counts...

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 2:15 PM

2014-11-02T14:15:11-05:00

Finished my first marathon. 4:59:25

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 2 at 2014 3:50 PM

2014-11-02T15:50:28-05:00

done plenty of 5ks and 10ks and even a half, just don't feel the need to do a full HAHA...good on you!