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I really don't like to run. I may do one if DH really wanted me to.

I've done two marathons and a hand full of
half marathons...then I got pregnant and lazy and am totally out of shape again! I'm starting by training for a 5K too, a Run or Dye event.

I think it's a great thing and how awesome that dh is doing it too! I'm following the couch to 5k program because it's only 3x a week and 20-30 mins so totally doable with a 6 month old at home.

Good luck!!

Mr. T runs one at our town's Harvest Festival. He was a runner in high school and college, and he has enjoyed putting it on. It's off-road and messy, so it's kinda fun and different. I've never run it because we manage it. Last year I was the tail-ender just to make sure everyone finished and didn't get lost or anything. Ellie actually ran it last year and was the youngest kid to do it and got her picture in the paper. She did really, really well. Mr. T has done lots of 5Ks. I think you'd have fun!

Pre preg I used to do 5ks for fun almost every weekend. I love how I could just be done in about 25 mins and felt great. It's addicting.

I would, and have! I've done countless 5ks (mostly b/c that was the competitive distance in cross-country in HS and college) and some 10ks, 15ks, half marathon, and marathon.

I think you should totally go for it! You might find out you really love running, and if your DH does it too, it's a nice hobby to participate in together.

I've done The Color Run twice! (Once was in January at 32 weeks pregnant!) It's more of a fun run, so it's not timed and you don't really have to run- it is sooo much fun and has definitely gotten me hooked! We have taken C both years, and while he wasn't totally in love with it, it was a blast!

DH and I are planning on a 5k this fall. Its a good motivator to get back into running!

do it!!! it's fun! i've done two 5ks so far.

Go for it! I just did an 8k on Sunday, my first race in almost 10 years. I finished faster than I thought I would! Now I'm trying to figure out which one I want to do next.

Doooooo it! 5K is just the right amount--far enough to motivate you to train, but not so far that it will be stressful and incredibly daunting.

I've done a 4 miler a few times, and it's just the right amount. I did a 10K and it was a little further than I'd like to go.

@mediagirl: LOL! That's hilarious! I would love that sticker!

@lemondrop: I just got an email for the color run. It sounds like fun but 5K sounds really long and hard... as a non-runner.

I haven't, but def would!

Yes! They're fun. The adrenaline makes you do way better than you'd expect!

I had never ran a day in my life (note even in gym) and I signed up for a 5k and did it! Then I stopped for two years. Last year it was my goal to do a 10k, and I did that too! Without stopping to walk so it's definitely possible to go from nothing to running/jogging. I don't enjoy running though. I only did it to set goals for myself and accomplish them. I don't run unless I have a race I'm signed up for

I've done a couple 5k and 5 miles but nothing fancy. They can be a lot of fun.

Wasn't much of a runner before my first 5k. Still don't consider myself a good runner, but I feel accomplished when I train for my runs.

Have done a 5k, 8k, and half marathon.

I've done a 5K twice, and we're deciding if we're going to do it again later this month (the same annual run). But it's coming up soon, and I haven't trained at all... plus, it's friggin COLD in Chicago still, and I'm not sure it will warm up enough by the end of the month!

I just signed up for one! It's next month, it's a fun run so I'm not going to put pressure on myself but I'm looking forward to it!!