I signed up for the Komen Race for the Cure 5k this weekend - and I'm just not feeling it. Its not that it isn't a great cause - it is. It's not that I'm not capable of running the distance - I am.
I just hate crowds, and running in crowds is not fun for me...
I feel like a bit of a hypocrite, because I will encourage anyone who wants to try running to sign up for a 5k...but I personally hate 5k's. Well I guess I hate crowded 5k's...my first race which was a 5k was not crowded at all and it was a great little race. I just don't like crowding up in the starting area with a bunch of people pushing strollers and chatting with their buddies, when all I want to do is get past them and run...dodging through strollers and bouncing kids is dangerous and I'm sure I will fall and biff myself (I'm clutzy that way).
So I don't think I will be doing the race this weekend...I'll just let my entry fee be a donation to the cause and I'll work out at home.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
I Don't Like 'Em
Ramblings of Shelley at 8:53 AM
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I don't blame you chica! 5k stink as it is but crowded 5ks just make it even worse.
As long as you didn't solicit donations from other people in support of your run I'm all for this. I HATE how bunchy the runs get at the beginning because 5Ks always have the most entrants. Good luck on your house instead. :D
i have never raced at all - at least you are still making a donation!
I hear ya.. they all come out of the woodwork for a 5K..
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