tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031207442646219594.post755932020056917286..comments2023-08-02T05:54:57.228-04:00Comments on Life by Cassie: Guess what I did...Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04448946418480472480noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031207442646219594.post-69937616390267964032010-04-01T12:57:45.435-04:002010-04-01T12:57:45.435-04:00Congrats on signing up! I see no problem with tim...Congrats on signing up! I see no problem with timing that first 5k so that the next 5k you have something to beat.Sethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664265768460669513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031207442646219594.post-51462590922006087022010-03-30T15:06:48.205-04:002010-03-30T15:06:48.205-04:00Good for you!! Go, Cassie!! Thanks for the websit...Good for you!! Go, Cassie!! Thanks for the website. I will definitely take a look. I am running one in May. <br /><br />Lady Gaga helped some of my run today. Very motivational beat! I have an old school Sony armband running radio, so no personalized playlists for me yet.<br /><br />I like the tighter kind of spandexy pants. They may be compression, not sure. They also have a drawstring. I got much "back," so I am just more comfortable that way. Oh, yeah...and varicose veins. My favorite ones hit between my knees and ankles. They are Nikes and I got them at Dick's. I also have a killer sports bra. I don't prefer baggy t-shirts, especially when I get all sweaty. Something fitted (girl-cut?) seems to work better for me.<br /><br />BTW, I am NOT a runner. I just run a little for fitness. I won't lie and tell you I love it or even like it. And the 5K I am doing is Race for The Cure, so it's a cause I really embrace.jackiebluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848602439333746334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031207442646219594.post-39891233812402389922010-03-29T22:15:16.838-04:002010-03-29T22:15:16.838-04:00Way to go! I highly recommend C25K. I was a COMPLE...Way to go! I highly recommend C25K. I was a COMPLETE beginner when it came to running, and I found the program very do-able. After going through the nine(ish) weeks, my first 5K was really great. I was working, of course, but I managed to comfortably run the whole thing.<br /><br />For clothes, I usually wear cropped exercise pants that I buy at Target and a t-shirt. Socks should not be 100% cotton - that will rub and cause blisters.<br /><br />Also, TOTALLY worth it to go to a running store and get fitted for the right sneakers. Getting the right kind of support will prevent injury. Worth spending more than you would at Payless for better shoes.<br /><br />Favorite playlist tunes: "Sure Shot" by Beastie Boys; "Baba O'Riley" by The Who; a little Black Eyed Peas; some guilty pleasures like "Single Ladies" and "My Life Would Suck Without You"; and half the soundtrack for Glee. But that's me. :-)<br /><br />Way to go, have a great race!Liz Jimenezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113299527583609272noreply@blogger.com