https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:20:53 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2130075 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 07:34:43 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2130075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: NYRR races in particular are INSANE in the sheer amount of people but as is the New Yorker way, everyone leaves each other alone. I used to run at least a race a month back in my running days and i, too, hate being touched. And I was fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129967 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 01:45:47 +0000 lemondrop 2129967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me too, so I only do fun runs. We do the Color Run every year- so much fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129906 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:25:07 +0000 MrsSCB 2129906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There will probably be crowds at the beginning but they thin out pretty quickly! It's also easier to avoid the crowds if you don't mind starting out slow and start from closer to the back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129888 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:01:09 +0000 DillonLion 2129888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done a ton of 5ks (like more than 10) and there are some that have thousands of runners and some that have like 100. I much prefer the smaller ones! If you don't dig on crowds I'd recommend the same. Maybe something very local put on by the neighborhood or borough </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129849 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 20:05:40 +0000 Tanjowen 2129849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ran my first 5k in September. I hate crowds with a passion, and I felt crowded at the very beginning, but it rapidly thinned out and I really enjoyed it.</p> <p>And nobody touched me at all if that helps. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129620 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:19:28 +0000 hellocupcake 2129620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has this thing about people: he hates being around them. With that said, he does marathons and 5ks pretty regularly. The crowd has never bothered him, he says people are generally polite and mind their space. It's not so much of a race (even the ones that are races, he starts in the back and still places) for people; it's more of a fun event. you should totally do one! I want to start running with him, one day... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129589 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:46:46 +0000 MamaBehr 2129589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've ran a bunch and a few half marathons, the biggest one being the Houston half marathon. There were LOADS of people, but I'm slow and had no problem staying away from folks. It is super duper cool to run in a race that is crowded, though. It was amazing to be apart of something that large! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129588 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:46:14 +0000 Pepper 2129588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've run multiple 5ks and nobody has ever touched me, haha. It's always a bit crowded in the beginning when everyone starts out, but everyone eventually spreads out. I think signing up for a race is a great way to stay motivated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129587 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:45:49 +0000 avivoca 2129587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on the size! I've run super crowded ones and also pretty sparse ones. The jostling only lasts for a short amount of time though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129581 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:41:37 +0000 namaste 2129581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on the 5k but there's always been space at the ones I've ran! I've never been hustled too closely in a crowd. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/running-a-5k#post-2129574 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:37:13 +0000 mrbee 2129574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Started up the Couch to 5k program again, now that the weather is nicer. So far, so good! Currently deciding if I should signup for a 5k in about 2 months or so, to stay motivated.</p> <p>The thing is, I really dislike getting jostled and also, large crowds in general. Are 5ks just a mash of humanity? Or can I hang out in the back with the other slow people and not have to touch sweaty strangers. Please advise! </p>