https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 22:06:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1843877 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 02:44:53 +0000 lamariniere 1843877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Many! I used to run on the cross country team in HS (sooo long ago!!). As an adult I've run a handful of 5ks. Eat simple carbs the night before and day of. Hydrate yourself well for the 48 hours before the race. During the race, keep an easy and steady pace, one where you feel like you could talk through it. Have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1843784 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 22:04:55 +0000 chibee 1843784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yep! twice! Just take it easy when you start off - i made a total rookie mistake my first 5k and ran super fast the first mile and ran out of steam - so pace yourself and have fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1843762 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 21:24:30 +0000 BrandNewMom 1843762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5ks are SO much fun! Super supportive and inclusive.<br /> I started running them, and loved it so much I started doing half marathons! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1843728 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 20:26:05 +0000 blackbird 1843728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good for you!! Yours sounds like fun! I ran one, cold, without training for it. I don't recommend that method :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1843635 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 19:05:11 +0000 MrsKRB 1843635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have! 5Ks are usually really hard, but a Zombie run should be really fun and easy! Take it easy and have fun!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1843584 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:59:03 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1843584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just did a 5K about two weeks ago while wearing Lorelei! We got to be in the paper and it was pretty fun.</p> <p>I did jog/walk, but we had a really good time. It's an off-road course Mr. T designed for our community Harvest Festival back in 2011, and it features two water-crossings. They added a one mile paved option this year and that went over really well, too. I think you'll do great. Just go into it with an open mind, do your best, and enjoy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1843567 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:19:00 +0000 namaste 1843567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Way to go! Honestly fun runs are awesome so don't worry about being too extreme. It's all about the experience.</p> <p>My first 5k was one for breast cancer three years ago but it rained (and hard) so we ended up mostly walking and last year I ran the Neon Run which was awesome! Just take it easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1843562 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 15:54:41 +0000 MsMamaBear 1843562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done a zombie run, it was my first 5k actually. I was quite slow back then. Now I know how to pace myself, although the jogging stroller slows me down! You'll do great especially running from zombies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837888 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 21:32:37 +0000 dolphin 1837888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! Have fun!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837879 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 21:28:06 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 1837879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I've done a few. I'm doing one at 31 weeks, too:-). I won't be setting any speed records! My advice is to not go out too fast-pace yourself for the first two miles and if you're feeling awesome, kick it up during the last mile! Enjoy and congrats!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837875 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 21:26:12 +0000 birdofafeather 1837875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I waddled one at 34 weeks! I'm sure you'll rock it! I have heard great reviews on C25K! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837756 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:43:08 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1837756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good for you!</p> <p>I never have. I really hate running. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837753 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:41:23 +0000 bushelandapeck 1837753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did one last December and it was great! I trained a couple of months by running with a friend and that definitely helped keep me motivated the day of the race. Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837719 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:20:16 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1837719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Couch to 5k! It works so great. I need to start it up again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837714 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:17:35 +0000 jaguar 1837714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't run a proper RACE 5k, but I've run it. Even very overweight! I recommend Couch 2 5k, it's amazing what you can do. I stopped running while pregnant recently (but lost the baby, so am easing back into it) and despite not running for those 3 months, I started back this week and can still do it! You build up great skills. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837706 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:14:20 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1837706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I really want to train up and do it though! Go you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837704 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:13:24 +0000 mamimami 1837704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did c25k and my goal for my first 5k was just to keep running the whole time. It's tempting at first to go faster because of the moment, the adrenaline and the other runners. But I passed up several of those "fast" people at the end even jogging like a snail. Pace yourself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837697 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:11:21 +0000 Smurfette 1837697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: you go girl!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837689 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:08:24 +0000 avivoca 1837689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Take it easy! It's so tempting to try to run super fast but you'll end up hurting later in the race. @tlcbaby: has some great advice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837657 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 18:50:13 +0000 tlcbaby 1837657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took my first 5k nice and easy to make sure I didn't come out too fast and not be able to run the whole thing. I tried to keep an even pace the whole time. However, typically on race day you'll have some adrenaline pumping and you might naturally be a bit faster than during training.</p> <p>Also, if you are being chased by zombies, I imagine you'll have no problem running away from them as fast as you can! :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-run-a-5k#post-1837649 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 18:40:35 +0000 lovehoneybee 1837649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I registered to run my very first 5k in mid-November. I'm a bit nervous, because Dave is a runner, and I'm most definitely not, but it's a Zombie Fun Run (<a href="https://www.thezombiefunrun.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.thezombiefunrun.com</a>) so I think (hope) it'll be super fun. 6 months ago I don't think I'd even seriously consider it, but as of today I am 35lbs down, (and 23 from my goal weight!), and I'm feeling good and have more energy...hoping I don't pass out, lol! </p> <p>Have you run a 5k+? Any advice? </p>