Comments on: Monster Dash: A tale of two Joes

By: Teri

Teri — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:31:25 +0000

I only have one speed. It gets me where I need to go, and I don’t have to worry about shifting gears.

By: JoeMiller

JoeMiller — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:58:02 +0000

In reply to Lorenzo Perez. That's what I'm saying, Lorenzo — it's too dang fast for my liking. The 5K is too short, your marathon is too long ... I need to re-evaluate this whole running thing.

By: Lorenzo Perez

Lorenzo Perez — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:39:15 +0000

22:09? You were flying. It hurts me to even think about running that fast. What’s wrong with those 8-minute miles?

By: JoeMiller

JoeMiller — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:16:12 +0000

That’s good to hear, that it’s not my imagination. Warm-up seems especially crucial for a 5K, which leads me to ask … How do you typically warm up for a 5K?

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:39:49 +0000

Great job Joe! You are right about 5Ks being much difficult than longer races. In a 10k you have time to slowly get your body in the groove. The other side of that? I have run more 5Ks than any other race. I am used to knowing that I had to start out fast. I ran my first 10 mile race on Saturday and started out way too fast. Mentally it is difficult to shift gears. I hope to see you outside soon!