Who Wants to Get Active: Team Rookie Runners

RE: "Jersey Shore" Finishes 2nd in the Almost-5K

mvalenti — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:16:47 GMT

Ronnie, 2nd place! That is awesome. Congratulations on your success. I am so happy for you. What a wonderful experience to run it with your daughter too! Good luck in your running journey. It sounds like this is just the beginning for you.

RE: "Jersey Shore" Finishes 2nd in the Almost-5K

davedunham — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:53:29 GMT

Great job! I'm glad you stuck it out. Stay healthy and listen to your body. Best of luck!

RE: Woo hoo... 2.48 miles in under 30 minutes

casafiregirl — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:48:53 GMT

Great job! I am running my first "official" race Sunday (the Race Against Domestic Violence). I've only timed myself on a 5k once, about a month ago, and I ran just over 31 minutes but I was running with a hot guy LOL so I am REALLY hoping I can do that well Sunday! If I could break 30 I'd be happiest but I would be happy meeting my unofficial time, too. Great job!

RE: "Jersey Shore" Finishes 2nd in the Almost-5K

Tamara2009 — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:41:54 GMT

Nice job! that is a great time, even if it wasn't quite 5K

RE: Woo hoo... 2.48 miles in under 30 minutes

Tamara2009 — Thu, 21 May 2009 17:39:25 GMT

Great job Jewyl! Love the bit about the old guy! Whatever works to help motivate and keep you going, right?

RE: "Jersey Shore" Finishes 2nd in the Almost-5K

Active Giselle — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:34:29 GMT

Awesome job Ronnie!! Even though it wasn't a full 5K, it's such an accomplishment that you crossed the finish line. I do hope you sign up for a full 5K and keep up with running. Great, great job!

Way to Get Active!!

Thanks for your well wishes with the marathon. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in San Diego.

RE: Woo hoo... 2.48 miles in under 30 minutes

Active Giselle — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:22:25 GMT

Even though it wasn't a full 5K, you did a GREAT job Jewyl! It's such an accomplishment that you crossed the finish line--no matter what the distance. I do hope you sign up for a full 5K. Since we're here in San Diego, I would be happy to come down and cheer you on!

Way to Get Active!! Keep it up.

RE: Woo hoo... 2.48 miles in under 30 minutes

davedunham — Sat, 16 May 2009 19:40:59 GMT

Congratulations on sticking it out and completing the program! Nice job at the 5k, sorry to hear they screwed up on the distance.

You might be amazed at how fast some of the "older" runners can go! The American record for age 80-84 for a 5km RACEWALKING is:

32:43 Jack Starr Florida Athletic Club, Inc. Kingsport, TN 2008-Oct-04

and for running it is: 21:57.88 Ed Benham (81) 1988-Aug-06.

I hope you stick with running, it can be a lot of fun for a long time!

RE: Countdown

davedunham — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:54:25 GMT

Glad you have made it to this point. Best of luck!!!

RE: Countdown

Active Giselle — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:33:44 GMT

Yay! You're so close. I'm glad you are having fun with the whole experience. Can't wait to cheer you on on Saturday!!! Travel safe to San Diego.

PS: "The better you get at something, the more you enjoy doing it" -- this is so true!