David Chelimsky and I were chatting a couple of weeks ago about my recently acquired running hobby and he asked “Why don’t you organize a 5k race at RubyConf?”
Then I said something like “heh”. Then we both thought about it some more and thought it might actually be a fun thing to do.
In a previous email, Jarkko Laine had volunteered to coordinate some morning exercise sessions at RubyConf, so we’ve pulled him in as well.
So now, David, Jarkko, Kelly and I are organizing some kind of 5k race for one of the mornings of RubyConf.
If so, be on the lookout to sign up and have some fun.
If not, even better! Chances are even if you don’t run at all right now, you can practice and get ready to run (or mostly run) 3.1 miles by RubyConf. Check out a program like Couch to 5K for an easy progressive schedule that will get you to running the distance without feeling like you’re killing yourself.
We’re still getting our collective act together, but I wanted to share this to get you thinking about trying to run 5k if you haven’t before. There might be some fast people in the crowd but I’m hoping for a greater ratio of people who have never been able to run just trying to finish it.
So start training and see you there!
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September 25th, 2009 at 03:26 PM
I am so looking forward to this!
September 25th, 2009 at 03:35 PM
This will be my first ever 5k. I’ll be the one trying to finish. I’m so excited about this, and the trend it is setting.
-Joe
September 25th, 2009 at 03:40 PM
If we have enough first-timers I will run at a pace to finish just under 30 minutes for people looking to try to finish in that time.
September 25th, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Looking forward to this. Thanks Chad! I’m willing to be a pacer at any speed you guys need.
September 25th, 2009 at 04:08 PM
Dave, I wish I could say “at any speed you guys need”. Some day maybe :)
September 25th, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Looking forward to it. My first 5k. :)
September 25th, 2009 at 04:48 PM
It is really cool that we are starting to do more health-oriented things. I’m going to start training for this. I’m in! This will be my first 5k, as well.
September 25th, 2009 at 06:40 PM
I’m trying to break the 20 minute mark. See you kids there.
September 25th, 2009 at 06:54 PM
I’m down. The 30 minute pace is perfect – I highly recommend the Couch-to-5K Chad mentioned before. I started with that in Nov of last year.
September 25th, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Great idea! Will be my first 5k after I finished school 8 years ago. Lets see how far we all come.
September 25th, 2009 at 07:57 PM
This is an excellent idea. I look forward to trying the 5k… a reminder that I really need to start running again. Count me in!
September 25th, 2009 at 08:06 PM
I’m in as well. Now…how does one do this “running” thing?
September 25th, 2009 at 09:03 PM
Sounds awesome. I ran alone around the trails outside the hotel in Orlando, it will nice to have some company this year :)
September 25th, 2009 at 09:14 PM
I just started Couch to 5K this morning in preparation for this, so I’ll be running with Joe in the “JUST LET ME FINISH!” group. Can’t wait though!
September 28th, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Sounds awesome, I’m in. This will be my first 5k, looking forward to it!
September 30th, 2009 at 12:47 PM
@Dave Hoover: 3:20/km pace would be perfect. Is that a deal?
October 2nd, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Great Idea Chad. I will be happy to set a pace slightly faster than Dave.
October 12th, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Very good idea. Let’s do the same thing for RailsConf. Maybe a 10k goal then?
For those interested in logging your training activity and races, try DailyMile. I’m rmm5t; here’s my profile: http://www.dailymile.com/people/rmm5t
Friend me and let me know you’re a rubyist.
Good luck on the RubyConf 5k. I wish I could be there.