Soldier Strong 5k - NH...anyone else running?

LCpl Brian Maloney — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:06:59 -0400

I'm getting ready to run a 5K. Who else is pounding the pavement?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 8:12 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:12:10 -0400

LCpl Brian Maloney, Wish I could be there with you! Post pictures of your event and spread the world about RallyPoint and let me know how I can help!

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jun 7 at 2015 9:17 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 09:17:43 -0400

It's a fairly heavy year for me. Next week is the "Run a muck" on Quantico, which is part of the Marine Corps Marathon series. The week after that is the Chesty Puller 10k. Looking forward to that, as they just announced the medal.

Make sure to post a "Race Recap - Solder Strong" so we know how it goes.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Jun 7 at 2015 10:10 AM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 10:10:26 -0400

Just finished another Spartan Race yesterday.
AAR: Finished. Mountains are BS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 10:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 10:15:59 -0400

Running is the absolute best thing ever!! Makes me feel so damn good!! I might go do a 5k too (you know, for solidarity)!

Response by LCpl Brian Maloney made Jun 7 at 2015 1:40 PM

LCpl Brian Maloney — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:40:54 -0400

Race Recap as Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS suggested. It was the first time the group organized a race. There were some minor hiccups i.e. people taking wrong turns etc. But, it was for a good cause. I had a fun time running with fellow Team Red White & Blue Members.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 1:42 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:42:44 -0400

i am for the most part i love to do half marathons and have one next weekend

Response by LCpl Brian Maloney made Jun 7 at 2015 1:48 PM

LCpl Brian Maloney — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:48:47 -0400

Group Photo after the race.

Response by CW2 Stephen Pate made Jun 7 at 2015 1:53 PM

CW2 Stephen Pate — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 13:53:08 -0400

Just ran a 5k to raise money for a local youth group. Got 4th but it really wasn't about that. Ran it with my daughter and her friends...good family time and helping out the local community! My daughter and I have done close to a dozen various 3, 5, and 10k mud runs, road races. And charity runs over the last few years and that has really brought us together after all of the deployments.

Response by CPL Brendan Hayes made Jun 7 at 2015 2:39 PM

CPL Brendan Hayes — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 14:39:28 -0400

I did the Rockford half-marathon last weekend (my longest road race since I prefer trails) in 1:53:51. I'm organizing a self supported trail 20k/50k in early August and running a full marathon in October. I'd love to get back to the longer races, but I don't think my left knee could handle anything much over a full at this point.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2015 3:21 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:21:02 -0400

I'm not a fan of running for the sake of running. I grew up playing hockey and then soccer, so I've never had an issue with the running/skating involved in those type of sports, in fact I relished it. In basic, I ALWAYS volunteered for road guard so I could stretch my legs so to speak. But running track .... nooooo.

However, I also like eating, so I've started running for the sake of running again to work down the belly :). I did my first 5k in April and am planning to do two more in July and August, respectively.

Response by LTC Hillary Luton made Jun 8 at 2015 8:27 AM

LTC Hillary Luton — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:27:47 -0400

I had taken a few weeks off (just got a little too busy), but back out running today. Thinking about doing a 1/2 marathon in October. But probably should tackle a 5k or 10k before I commit.