tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post5934483799049609408..comments2024-03-08T00:53:58.620-05:00Comments on Welcome to the UNI-corner: Are You a Runner... Because I'm Trying!Christina Bainbridgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706097644672521776noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-21216896104619048612013-08-12T23:46:26.512-04:002013-08-12T23:46:26.512-04:00My daughter and I did the Color Run...so much fun!...My daughter and I did the Color Run...so much fun! You will love it. I can't wait to read your post about it. :)<br /><br />TinaFlamingos and Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902185874480926995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-58371760077244722212013-08-12T22:23:30.299-04:002013-08-12T22:23:30.299-04:00You can do it! I made a goal for myself last summ...You can do it! I made a goal for myself last summer that within a year I would run a 5k, so I did the C25K app. I started out on the treadmill, then slowly made my way outside, and successfully ran the entire riverbank 5k in Grand Rapids! It can be done!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716807338574190397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-54927642509311545532013-08-12T20:38:34.016-04:002013-08-12T20:38:34.016-04:00Good for you! I have NEVER been a runner, but a fe...Good for you! I have NEVER been a runner, but a few months ago I got a Get Running App on my iphone and found out that running isn't that bad!! But, I live in Florida and it is WAY too hot and humid (for me) to run in July, August and September, so I stopped. It's even super humid early in the morning! I'm hoping to start up again in late October/early November. Good luck to you :)LaurieKleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539966646697636873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-77910593682782925402013-08-12T16:35:18.524-04:002013-08-12T16:35:18.524-04:00A Color Run is a great way to get started - lots o...A Color Run is a great way to get started - lots of fun and not very competitive! Good shoes are a must to avoid unhappy feet...I always feel better running when I have on cute workout clothes ! :) I think running is GREAT therapy for teachers...it de-stresses and clears my mind after a long day. In the summer, I run and/or swim with one of my third grade teacher friends. Right now, we are both lamenting the near-end of our summer vacation AND our morning runs! <br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />~Alyssa<br />absherallstars.blogspot.comAlyssa Absherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928103282333810786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-22782222347141684902013-08-11T15:05:30.753-04:002013-08-11T15:05:30.753-04:00Oh and the after party is the BEST part...so worth...Oh and the after party is the BEST part...so worth staying for!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442080202750833535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-18936276269592903882013-08-11T15:05:13.932-04:002013-08-11T15:05:13.932-04:00You will LOVE The Color Run! I am going to be doi...You will LOVE The Color Run! I am going to be doing my third 4th 5K in October and 3 of those have been Color Runs! They are SO MUCH FUN! Spend some time looking up cute outfits too...tutu's are the thing at Color Run's! The crazier, the better! :) Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442080202750833535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-41336095592281843632013-08-11T14:49:24.209-04:002013-08-11T14:49:24.209-04:00The Color Run is a fun race. Esp. if you like to g...The Color Run is a fun race. Esp. if you like to get hit with a powder ball of color. :) Enjoy it and have fun. I always recommend starting out slow in mileage and work you way up slowly. Less likely chance of injury then. I find it a great stress release esp. when your patience is being used up all day in class. And nothing better than a great pair of new running shoes. Mrs Minarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205779902676036135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-85044676222406454282013-08-11T14:23:33.416-04:002013-08-11T14:23:33.416-04:00Hi,
Good running shoes are very important!Find on...Hi,<br /><br />Good running shoes are very important!Find ones with good support and light weight. I started running 2 years ago with the C25k and I am now signed up to run in my 2nd half marathon in November. I find running to be very theraputic. It's the only time I can shut off my mind. Good luck and keep going.<br /><br />Rachael Fox Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09576703388376017723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-16306461318016539412013-08-11T07:12:35.538-04:002013-08-11T07:12:35.538-04:00This is so true! I have also been doing C25K and ...This is so true! I have also been doing C25K and had difficulty with the time versus the distance (I could run 22 minutes but it wasn't 2.5 miles). I did a few of the weeks over again to work on my speed. I am still a slow runner, but I am almost up to 3 miles in a somewhat reasonable amount of time. Best of luck to you and have a BLAST at the Color Run!<br /><br />Julie<br /><a href="http://www.thehipteacher.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">TheHipTeacher</a>The Hip Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17042351231527623727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-90267174958994592082013-08-11T01:47:34.176-04:002013-08-11T01:47:34.176-04:00Definitely remember to stretch before AND after yo...Definitely remember to stretch before AND after you run! It may seem silly but it only takes one muscle to be worked the wrong way and you injure yourself :( Unfortunately that happened to my husband! I tried getting him to stretch with me before we ran but he just wanted to get it over with... he ended that 2.5 mile run with a sore ankle... a week later it was still sore... a week later still sore so he went to the Dr. who told him he strained his tendon, now he refuses to run with me! So anyway, that is my suggestion :) Stretch!<br /><br />Sarah <br /><a href="http://wishfulteaching.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">WishfulTeaching</a>Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/04978114719954848279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-76629037461672732592013-08-10T23:47:09.236-04:002013-08-10T23:47:09.236-04:00I just finished week 7 of Couch to 5k today! I had...I just finished week 7 of Couch to 5k today! I had never run before this and it turns out I like it- a lot! You'll totally make it! I have my 1st 5k on the 25th... I only wish it was a color run! Those look amazing! Happy running!<br /><br />Melissa<br /><a href="http://todayinfirstgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Today In First Grade</a>Mrs. Hodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057152455141340400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-43124480552189976532013-08-10T23:44:23.355-04:002013-08-10T23:44:23.355-04:00You're inspiring me to get my rear in gear. T...You're inspiring me to get my rear in gear. Three years ago I did the couch to 5K and was feeing SO good! Then, between school, moving across the country, and looking for a new job, I stopped running :( For the past week I've been telling myself that I need to GET UP AND MOVE, and now here you are motivating me. I'm pulling out the old C25K plan and starting tomorrow morning!Kris @ The Poole Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11634485016140282274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-68459646218887575342013-08-10T22:50:49.596-04:002013-08-10T22:50:49.596-04:00Yay for running! I joined a "beginning to ru...Yay for running! I joined a "beginning to run" group in the spring. We started with walking 4 minutes, running 2 minutes. I was huffing and puffing that first time through. But after 10 weeks (we ran twice a week) I was able to run the entire 5k! I couldn't believe it. Each week when our running intervals increased, I was worried I couldn't do it. And each week I pushed myself and kept up. So happy I did that and I've continued running all summer long!!! Run or Dye race coming up in October, and the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. <br />Congrats and keep it up! ((And definitely get good running shoes. Do you have a Fleet Feet in your area?))<br />Colleen :-)<br /><a href="http://fun-and-fearless-in-first.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Fun and Fearless in First</a> Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05257288870655824979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-12614254372555093522013-08-10T22:37:39.638-04:002013-08-10T22:37:39.638-04:00Agreed! Go to a running store. They will best be a...Agreed! Go to a running store. They will best be able to suggest a shoe for your foot, stride, and pronation. A good shoe can help you become the runner you are training to be.TeachNRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604421897239269135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-7491814605473419792013-08-10T22:35:13.236-04:002013-08-10T22:35:13.236-04:00I started running using Couch 2 5K seven years ago...I started running using Couch 2 5K seven years ago. Last year I completed my first (and ONLY) full marathon. You CAN do it :)<br /><br />PS: Thanks for the data folder printable. I'm going to give it a try this year! I'm excited about having this information to share at conferences.TeachNRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604421897239269135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-61943753059330176862013-08-10T20:32:32.621-04:002013-08-10T20:32:32.621-04:00The Color Run is SO FUN!!! I just did it with my c...The Color Run is SO FUN!!! I just did it with my coworkers from school. I am not a runner either, but I can run 2-3 miles if I want to. My friend... sooo NOT a runner. She had only run a mile at one time before race day, and guess what?! She ran the ENTIRE race!!! I was SO proud of her! We were not very speedy, but we did it! And you can do it too!! There's something about running a race... when you see everyone else running around you, it keeps you motivated to keep running yourself. Just make sure you don't start off too fast.<br /><br />Angela :)<br /><i><b><a href="http://hippohoorayforsecondgrade.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Hippo Hooray for Second Grade!</a></b></i>Angela Nerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850764825940118172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-90938059479391147362013-08-10T20:16:16.435-04:002013-08-10T20:16:16.435-04:00Good for you! I have been running for 2 years now ...Good for you! I have been running for 2 years now thanks in part to the Couch 2 5K program! I still love running intervals (weeks 5 and 6) when I am not training for a race. I ran the Color Run last year in Philadelphia and it was AWESOME! I never considered myself an athlete before starting the program, but I can say that I am a RUNNER :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596523331613479259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-74360598478007384502013-08-10T20:10:11.224-04:002013-08-10T20:10:11.224-04:00I used to be a runner, many years ago. My daughter...I used to be a runner, many years ago. My daughter is very athletic, and this summer we have been walking/running at night. I live on a ranch, so I was running the length of the first pasture and then walking back. I would do this four to six times, but the running part was killing me. I guess the older I get the harder it is to bounce back. Now I've just been doing a very "aggressive walk" and it feels pretty good. I think I'll check the C25K out!<br />Good Luck!<br />karen<br /><a href="http://85mile.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The 85 Mile Commute</a>karen @ Smarticle Particleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305556649712819475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-70270134300119623782013-08-10T17:54:07.410-04:002013-08-10T17:54:07.410-04:00Ooh, have a blast at the Color Run! I have not don...Ooh, have a blast at the Color Run! I have not done it yet but we have a group of runners on our staff who have done a bunch and they love the Color Run. :) Good luck! I just found your blog and love your super kind linky party, what a great idea to give back to those who have left thoughtful feedback!<br /><br />Lindsey at <a href="http://forever1stgrade.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Forever First Grade</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418440256681984621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-28181850589290582812013-08-10T17:39:10.535-04:002013-08-10T17:39:10.535-04:00That's awesome! You should be proud of yoursel...That's awesome! You should be proud of yourself!! Good luck!<br /><br />Rae<br /><a href="http://mindfulrambles.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mindful Rambles</a>Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328154908530424877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-16102536548003856682013-08-10T17:13:13.382-04:002013-08-10T17:13:13.382-04:00The Color Run is one of the most fun runs you'...The Color Run is one of the most fun runs you'll ever do. Just make sure you go to the big party area after you finish...they throw big clouds of color every 15 minutes (or so). Great pictures and a great way to add more color to you. :-)The Disneyfied Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297390189676955515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-37404657297044934772013-08-10T16:47:24.322-04:002013-08-10T16:47:24.322-04:00I love it when teacher blogs aren't 100% teach...I love it when teacher blogs aren't 100% teacher related. I feel like it helps me get to know the bloggers better. Plus I would love to hear more about your journey and get some inspiration! <br /><br />Jessica<br /><a href="http://coveredinglitterandglue.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Covered in Glitter and Glue</a>Covered in Glitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832521460885461214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-24924990512788590842013-08-10T16:45:46.506-04:002013-08-10T16:45:46.506-04:00I just talked about running last night on my blog!...I just talked about running last night on my blog! It is a great stress reliever :) I have found that on CT5k, sometimes it helps to repeat weeks (especially around weeks 4-5). I have also found that in some of the earlier weeks it helps to add a few more running reps. If you have 6 runs, do 7 or 8. This will help later.<br /><br />Bridget<br /><a href="http://www.litwithoutworksheets.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Literacy Without Worksheets</a>Literacy Without Worksheetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574772040600544395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-45294830947341946452013-08-10T16:45:00.426-04:002013-08-10T16:45:00.426-04:00Running is so hard! I agree, get a good pair of sh...Running is so hard! I agree, get a good pair of shoes!! And keep going! You will do great!!<br /><br />Ashley<br /><a href="http://teacherstreasurechest.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Teacher's Treasure Chest</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11833635978330708017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552904866848236784.post-83744828307789951782013-08-10T16:41:10.806-04:002013-08-10T16:41:10.806-04:00Wow! Good job on your mileage! I signed up for t...Wow! Good job on your mileage! I signed up for the same type of race here - it's called "Run or Dye". It will be so fun! I find races are such a great community of supportive people - like teacher blogs! Have fun. :)<br />-Lisa<br /><a href="http://gradefourbuzz.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Grade 4 Buzz</a>Barton's Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13714865691441895803noreply@blogger.com