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Signed up for a 5 mile fun run on a whim this morning and actually finished without walking
I never run. Like at all. My buddy texted me last night saying his sister dropped out of this local run near Piedmont Park and asked if I wanted her spot. I figured why not, worst case I'd just jog slow and walk the rest. But something clicked around mile 2 where I just kept going. Finished at 47 minutes which I know is slow but I'm honestly shocked I did it. Has anyone else signed up for something last minute and surprised themselves?
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emerym3625d ago
47 minutes isn't slow, it's "I didn't die and the paramedics didn't have to scrape me off the pavement" pace which is a win in my book. Did that same thing a few years ago with a 10k, showed up hungover in borrowed shoes, finished in 58 minutes and couldn't walk right for three days. Now every time I see a race signup I have to fight the urge to do something stupid again.
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parker_palmer4425d ago
Ha! I read somewhere that 90% of people who sign up for races on a whim actually finish slower than they expect but feel way better about it. Sounds like you hit that sweet spot. Now you're one of us, the "I guess I do running now" crowd.
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