ROCKMOM2's CalorieKing blog
Wednesday, Jan 7 2009 - 5K on Saturday...am I prepared?
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This may sound silly, but I am not too worried about the 5K...3.11 miles is not that far, and even if I didn't run it, there will be people walking. The group that is handling the run is called RAW (Runners and Walkers).
Someone had suggested I go and check out the location ahead of time. I still want to do that, but the days are slipping away.
Love my new Garmin 405 for the outdoor running but I am disappointed that I cannot track my calories burned using it on my treadmill without ordering the footpod for another $100. Decided I will purchase one of the polars for indoor use and actually picked up the F4 yesterday...think I will take it back for the F11, on sale for only $20 more...I am soooooo indecisive sometimes!--usually involving $$.
I will not be speedy on Saturday, I guess I am excited/nervous to see how I stack up against the rest of the folks running in the race. In school, since elementary, I was always the kid picked last for any sort of athletic event, from red rover to relays. In high school I even opted to be a "office monitor" instead of PE. So, this is really a HUGE accomplishment for me...sort of a dream that I never even imagined I had. You know what is the coolest thing about that? I GOT THAT DREAM FROM THE INSPIRATION I HAVE RECEIVED FROM ALL OF YOU!
Even those of you who are not runners, we are all working toward dreams---health, fitness, goals---we are all dreamers an inspirers!
Thank you all for being part of my world!
Someone had suggested I go and check out the location ahead of time. I still want to do that, but the days are slipping away.
Love my new Garmin 405 for the outdoor running but I am disappointed that I cannot track my calories burned using it on my treadmill without ordering the footpod for another $100. Decided I will purchase one of the polars for indoor use and actually picked up the F4 yesterday...think I will take it back for the F11, on sale for only $20 more...I am soooooo indecisive sometimes!--usually involving $$.
I will not be speedy on Saturday, I guess I am excited/nervous to see how I stack up against the rest of the folks running in the race. In school, since elementary, I was always the kid picked last for any sort of athletic event, from red rover to relays. In high school I even opted to be a "office monitor" instead of PE. So, this is really a HUGE accomplishment for me...sort of a dream that I never even imagined I had. You know what is the coolest thing about that? I GOT THAT DREAM FROM THE INSPIRATION I HAVE RECEIVED FROM ALL OF YOU!
Even those of you who are not runners, we are all working toward dreams---health, fitness, goals---we are all dreamers an inspirers!
Thank you all for being part of my world!
21 comments so far.
21.
a decade ago
Hi Vicki, hope you're having a great weekend. You should be very proud of yourself..... take care, Arlene
by LOOKINFINEN0910ETC
20.
a decade ago
Hi Vicki, how wonderful... good luck on the run. You inspire me... I bought a mini-stepper yesterday, and started doing a few minutes already today.. "The Denise Austin, Air stepper with arm cords"... I can be indecisive also... someone once told me, "you don't have to decide right now, most things you can think about" it takes alot of pressure off me, and then I think it over, and get involved in something else, and alot of times, I am then able to make a decision. But, it does sound good if the one you want is $20 more and better... hope the run/walk went well today...that's amazing.
:clap: 
:rock1:
by LOOKINFINEN0910ETC
19.
a decade ago
Good luck Vicki!! Woohooo!!!! YOU CAN DO It!!!!!!
by JTAPP9
18.
a decade ago
GOOOOOOOOOOO VICKI!! I'd be cheering you on all through that race!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO VICKIKINS!!! Good luck with your first race EVER!!!! What an accomplishment! (I know how you feel sugar..I was a hit in gym back in the old days too! lol) You're a runner and an athlete! Enjoy yourself!!! Get some rest! Rock on! Make it happen! Show 'em how it's done!
:love:
xox
by ICANDOIT7
17.
a decade ago
Maybe I will run someday. I would love to do a 5k but don't want to look like a dork when I come in last. Wish you all the best.
by BSWLPN95
16.
a decade ago
HI VICKI!!!
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Ok, I am just now reading your blog...I forget to look over at the blogs updates. I agree with EVERY comment made...you WILL be so much faster than you think, and will feel better during the race than you imagined you would. I totally agree about feeling "empowered"...doing something that most other women in their 40's and up say that can't do (even though they could).
Regarding the garmin...I am with you. I was very disappointed that it will only give me a calorie burn for outdoor running. I have the HRM, and it will record my hr when I am indoors, but it gives me a calorie burn of zero. That is kind of a bummer...I really wanted one gadget to do it all, and am not going to buy something else right now. However, I love the way that it records and updates outdoors.
I will definitely remember to look at your blog on Saturday for your race updates
Nancy
by ESHERMAN
15.
a decade ago
I know you are going to do great, Vicki! If it makes you feel more at ease go and check the location out, and don't worry about how you do. I guarantee you will not be the last one -- glad we could help you along your way with this dream of yours. Thanks for you kind words today on our forum... you always make me feel better and I can't wait for you to post something. I'm glad you're part of my world now too! To answer your question on the blog, what do I love? You see that's the thing I'm trying to figure out.
by BAISLEYBERT
14.
a decade ago
WHEEEEE WHOOOOO I am soooo excited for you on Saturday, I will be thinking about you and waiting to hear how it went!!!!!! you are going to be sooo energized.... I can't wait to do it myself... I am about there, I am shooting for spring, but this one is ALLL YOU BABY!!!! GO GIRL!!!! and have FUN!!!!!
:teeth1: 
:thumbu2: 
:clap:
by DEBBIEDOES
13.
a decade ago
Oops I meant Oct 2008,,,,not sure where that date came from
by JILLWILSON130
12.
a decade ago
You must be ready for the 5k or you would be nervous. You really have become the ROCKMOM.....You so ROCK. Can't wait to hear from you on Saturday night or Sunday. I've only been with CK since Oct 08, 2009 and you have turned into a dang runner in that amount of time. We are cheering for ya.
by JILLWILSON130
11.
a decade ago
Have fun on Saturday. Will be cheering you on from a distance!
:clap:
by DRJANRAY
10.
a decade ago
Is this the first race for you?
:angel4:
How exciting, as you are in line & ready to start the race...take in all the happenings and ENJOY the moment....You have worked hard to get there!
Have a Great Day!
Linda
by LINDA1127OLDUSERNAME
9.
a decade ago
You're gonna ROCK that 5K!! I can't wait to hear how it goes for you. You have been such a huge support and inspiration for me on the runners thread and I can't thank you enough! I look forward to when I can do a 5K of my own!
by JOELLACRITTER
8.
a decade ago
You will do really well. Speedy or not, you are accomplishing something HUGE! A personal goal met.....
:thumbu2: 
:kiss:
by MOM22SONZ
7.
a decade ago
You can do it! 5k really isn't that far and you will be surprised how the pack of people running will really carry you along. Just set a pace you can hold and stick with it. It's okay to walk if you are getting out of breath and really struggling. Start running again as soon as your breathing is more relaxed. It will be over before you know it.
I am a bit envious. I used to run regularly. In fact I have on my t-shirt from my first 10k that I finished in 58 minutes. Now I can't run around the block. I've gained 44 pounds since that 10K.
Please let me know how your run went. I hope that you find it fun and a positive accomplishment.
by BIRDY
6.
a decade ago
by JUSTPATTI
5.
a decade ago
Go Vicki Go! Hey if you can get an f11 for $20 more, will you buy me one and let me pay you for it??? That would be like $100 right????????? LOLOL
by LUROX
4.
a decade ago
Vicki, I meant to add:
I have the F11 and LOVE it. I also have a Garmin 205 (no HRM). I love it too!
by SUNNYM145
3.
a decade ago
I'm so excited for you for Saturday!!! I wish there was some smaller event around here locally that I could muster the courage to sign up for
:$ I REALLY wished we lived closer
:bang: I think we could be awesome running partners 
:cry2: Good luck and have fun!
by JTAPP9
2.
a decade ago
Vicki your race is going to be great! Make sure you don't start out too fast. It's much more rewarding to run faster at the end, than to slow down. Also, position yourself somewhere near the back of the runners if you think you will not be a real fast runner.
I was never athletically inclined in school either. We've both come down with Adult-Onset Athletic Disorder-- The inability to stay inactive!
by SUNNYM145
1.
a decade ago
You will do an amazingly great job at the race and surprise yourself. I am sure of it! You're prepared--you've done the training and you've run that distance before. It will be even more fun with the crowds and the support. Make sure someone can take your pic when you cross the finish line for us!
by BREADANDROSES