Brand new runner

[clay_from_nj]

I've been running the treadmill for a couple of months now, just got to 5K distances in the last couple of weeks. I ran the Brighton Colorado 5K Turkey Trot and came in at 30:55, right about in the middle of the runners and the middle of my age category. I tried to remember to just plod along just as I had trained, and the final sprint made up for the two 5-second walking breaks. This from a guy who, a couple of months ago, literally couldn't run a long city block. (http://results.active.com/events/29...run-walk/searchable-run-results/clayton-leihy)

 

[knotguilty]

Congratulations Clay. I think that is a pretty respectable time. Just think you can only get better at it. Very good for the heart. Good job.

 

[Midpack]

Brand new runner

Congratulations!!
Running can become pretty adictive. I bet that, in your next 5k race, you will try to improve your time! But it is a healthy addiction, excellent for your cardio system...

 

[RunMartin]

Well done on your 5K run - it is a great achievement.

 

[Terry45]

Great job Clay! Watch out though..once you start it's hard to stop. Tip of the day...buy really bright running shoes..and good ones!

 

[Rachel]

Excellent Clay!!!! You did very well - keep it up!!!

 

[SumoRunner]

I ran the Brighton Colorado 5K Turkey Trot and came in at 30:55, right about in the middle of the runners and the middle of my age category.

Not bad at all from not so new runner. I couldn't match your time, especially at altitude. I ran one in Boulder once and it took me at least an extra minute.