tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post3546227204278182682..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: I survived a 5k!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-89854296896250067832009-09-03T16:33:03.033-04:002009-09-03T16:33:03.033-04:00Congratulations and hilarious as always.Congratulations and hilarious as always.SeaBreezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486587826946757928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-37087389715413740992009-08-26T14:19:25.796-04:002009-08-26T14:19:25.796-04:00Yay!!! That is so awesome, congratulations! Anothe...Yay!!! That is so awesome, congratulations! Another would be, don't eat anything before the race that is gonna give you the farts!Fitarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892302229425906130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-39824914204373149852009-08-26T12:35:39.795-04:002009-08-26T12:35:39.795-04:00Hey, you forgot to mention cute! :(
And modest, o...Hey, you forgot to mention cute! :(<br /><br />And modest, of course :)The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-30858376775891685592009-08-26T12:14:54.595-04:002009-08-26T12:14:54.595-04:00You are so funny AND Sweet!
Way to go Merry!!You are so funny AND Sweet!<br /><br />Way to go Merry!!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16615291830525865931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-15313194806629320222009-08-26T06:25:16.500-04:002009-08-26T06:25:16.500-04:00Good stuff and congrats. Running... I do it but SO...Good stuff and congrats. Running... I do it but SO not for me.<br /><br />It's like, the more you run, the more you can run... guess it COULD come in handy someday.FitJerk - Flawless Fitnesshttp://www.fitjerk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-50726039028513975372009-08-25T22:16:52.890-04:002009-08-25T22:16:52.890-04:00Priceless post, had me laughing out loud!
Well d...Priceless post, had me laughing out loud! <br /><br />Well done for having go.Kellie - My Health Softwarehttp://www.my-health-software.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-48263211761520016752009-08-25T22:09:40.051-04:002009-08-25T22:09:40.051-04:00Seconding Midknyt's Couch to 5K recommendation...Seconding Midknyt's Couch to 5K recommendation--I finished it a few weeks ago, and it sure worked for me.<br /><br />Now I'm chugging through <a href="http://www.djsteveboy.com/gw28k.html" rel="nofollow">Gateway to 8K</a> and doing a Happy Fun Long Run on Sundays ("long," of course, being a highly relative term and please don't ask me <i>how</i> long, okay).<br /><br />And I'm going to be running my first 5K a little over a month from now. My goals are a) finish and b) not finish dead-ass last.Chaobellhttp://www.chaobell.net/thickmcrunfastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-9379864743540482402009-08-25T20:03:06.793-04:002009-08-25T20:03:06.793-04:005k? Congratulations. I would show in my flannel pj...5k? Congratulations. I would show in my flannel pjs.<br />With a Made In China wig.Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-80578210443475829502009-08-25T20:00:04.028-04:002009-08-25T20:00:04.028-04:00Hahaa. Great pics! The heels would be PERFECT to r...Hahaa. Great pics! The heels would be PERFECT to run a 5k in, lol.<br /><br />Anyways, congratulations on your 5k!Nehalhttp://runningblueprint.com/blog/beginner-training/beginners-guide-distance-running-day-2-of-3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-90646964450315467242009-08-25T18:46:31.935-04:002009-08-25T18:46:31.935-04:00Well, I did run that last 100 yards, so I guess I ...Well, I did run that last 100 yards, so I guess I can claim that I ran the 5k. (I mean, I don't have to specify that it was only the last 100 yards, do I? ;)The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-54819026074340381462009-08-25T18:43:53.915-04:002009-08-25T18:43:53.915-04:00Congrats on running the 5k. That is something I t...Congrats on running the 5k. That is something I think I'm gonna strive for one day. Just as soon as I can run a 1k :-)Rahimhttp://www.wellnessbymanymeans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-36374354020527332292009-08-25T18:34:42.592-04:002009-08-25T18:34:42.592-04:00Congrats on a great race, Merry! And I've not...Congrats on a great race, Merry! And I've noticed, like you, that most runners are supernice people. I'm aghast that a car made it on the course though. That's insane!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-66030307315955349782009-08-25T18:13:12.643-04:002009-08-25T18:13:12.643-04:00not all of us who do 5Ks are part of crazy running...not all of us who do 5Ks are part of crazy running groups and whatnot ... but congrats!<br /><br />and nothing wrong with walking the race. some of those who look like crazy runners end up walking some anyway. :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808070327493365276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-35898691690282975362009-08-25T16:26:25.002-04:002009-08-25T16:26:25.002-04:00Congrats Merry! You're right - those people c...Congrats Merry! You're right - those people can be a bit scary. I was also the largest by far when I ran my first 5K, so I feel your pain.<br /><br />For people who are thinking they could never run a 5K or how running kicks their ass, may I recommend the <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml" title="Couch to 5K" rel="nofollow">Couch to 5K Program</a>? The theory behind it is that people start running and run until they can't anymore, which of course burns them out because, let's face it, it really, really sucks. This is a slow build up to running so that, theoretically, you go from being a couch potato to running a 5K in nine weeks.<br /><br />It's the only thing that's worked on my asthmatic little (well, not so little) butt. That first 5K I ran at 250 pounds, and I'm only 4'10", so it works pretty well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428033439125315780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-48588680954079577922009-08-25T15:05:33.890-04:002009-08-25T15:05:33.890-04:00Congrats on the 5K! Now that you've hit up the...Congrats on the 5K! Now that you've hit up the "gateway drug" of running, how long till I can get you to do a marathon with me? :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100746061554733157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-68481626828815087362009-08-25T14:17:40.023-04:002009-08-25T14:17:40.023-04:00YaaaaaAAAAAAY, MERRY! *leaps in the air, cheerlea...YaaaaaAAAAAAY, MERRY! *leaps in the air, cheerleader-style*<br /><br />:D<br /><br />That's fantastic. I really want to do a 5K - I'm working up to it. Slowly. Really slowly, LOL. But I'll get there! (Note to self: get tattoo. Remember shoes.)Marstehttp://www.takeupyourbedandwalk.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-89957529199099896012009-08-25T13:40:15.985-04:002009-08-25T13:40:15.985-04:00Awesome of you to pace your friend. As a running n...Awesome of you to pace your friend. As a running nerd I applaud you for knowing to not link arms and stay out of the way of those running faster. I myself have to get to the right sometimes. (Ok a lot of the time.)B.o.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778073562721277426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-39716181753521525122009-08-25T13:33:53.378-04:002009-08-25T13:33:53.378-04:00Congrats on the 5K! I enjoyed your descriptions. I...Congrats on the 5K! I enjoyed your descriptions. I survived a couple 5K's.. a few years ago. I am a slooow poke, but it felt good to finish. I'd like to give it another try now that I'm sneaking up on 50. -TammyFlat Creek Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628767205698280033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-86609931717506753642009-08-25T12:42:26.450-04:002009-08-25T12:42:26.450-04:00You probably did so much more for your walking fri...You probably did so much more for your walking friend than you realize - staying with her during a race that sounds kind of intimidating was really sweet!<br /><br />Can I just say your dog in the "cone of shame" (UP, anyone?) looks adorable!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-5792268292315335092009-08-25T11:59:56.153-04:002009-08-25T11:59:56.153-04:00I thought about doing that race - I do love kittie...I thought about doing that race - I do love kitties! But it was so far away (Sherwood - practically in California, right?)<br /><br />Congrats on your 5K! That's so awesome. I remember when I finished my first one - I felt so cool (I'm pretty sure my shoes weren't nearly as fancy then as they are now).Amy - the gazellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06290343648184416057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-70779810168512217442009-08-25T11:40:41.312-04:002009-08-25T11:40:41.312-04:00Congratulations!!!!!Congratulations!!!!!azusmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833120044345423052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-72163800817291638692009-08-25T11:39:56.540-04:002009-08-25T11:39:56.540-04:00linteater, that was a great site, filled with info...linteater, that was a great site, filled with informative tips. Also, it was very funny. Thanks!The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-40111543048408529042009-08-25T11:17:27.583-04:002009-08-25T11:17:27.583-04:00I love 5Ks! Congratulations!
As far as rules, th...I love 5Ks! Congratulations!<br /><br />As far as rules, there are <a href="http://badbenkc.blogspot.com/2007/09/proper-t-shirt-etiquette.html" rel="nofollow">a ton about wearing race shirts</a>. But otherwise they won't make fun of you no matter how slow you're going.linteaternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-50543213524926209702009-08-25T11:01:32.297-04:002009-08-25T11:01:32.297-04:00Only if you're running very, very slowly, Dr. ...Only if you're running very, <i>very</i> slowly, Dr. J ;)The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-78616604507107846582009-08-25T10:52:55.333-04:002009-08-25T10:52:55.333-04:00Good for you, Merry!! I better not look back, beca...Good for you, Merry!! I better not look back, because you are gaining on me!Dr. Jhttp://calorielab.com/news/categories/dr-j-will-see-you-now/noreply@blogger.com