Category Archives: 5k

My 5k running

Weird Workout

I walked at least the 5k, and ran some of it, but I was woefully out of shape. Body was tired and just did not have it. I think the ambien I took last night is still in my system. … Continue reading

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Getting Better Runs

So for the past two days I watched what I ate, and today I ran a 5k. Time: 55:01 Still a long way to go, but if I can get this under 50 minutes. Afterwards I was tired but did … Continue reading

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Rest Did Wonders

Oh so close to beating my time on Monday. I actually feel pretty darn good. Time: 56:26.90 Statistically I would say it is a tie because I had a stop light to deal with, but that was a rest I … Continue reading

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Focus On Workout

So now that a lot of stuff is behind me, Linuxfest, Taxes, dog surgery, etc, I can focus on my workouts. I am going to try and do a 5k Plus every day this week. Today I finally cracked an … Continue reading

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Double Workout Today

Before I went to work, I was on the treadmill for 20 minutes this morning. Then in the afternoon I did a 5k Time: 1:08:38 Horrible time for a 5k, but it sets a floor. Problem is afterwards I was … Continue reading

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Hot Chocolate Run 2016

Although my performance was not that great I am happy with being under 50 minutes.  That is something to build on this year. I went to bed before 9PM but I was still pretty darn sleepy when the alarm went … Continue reading

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Seafair 2015

So ends another running season. Ran Seafair today, shorter run, less stress, more fun.  First time we dressed up. Four of us in my family ran and friends Abbie and Carlo ran as well. I feel better about this year … Continue reading

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West Seattle 5k Run

We had fun today, all my kids, and our pet dog ran the West Seattle 5k today. It was fun, I did better then expected. I wasn’t last and I did better than a 15 minute mile.  That actually fills … Continue reading

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Kit is Coming together

My Arduino/Raspberry Pi kit is coming together.   I was informed that there are Saturday slots  for my workshop. woohoo. Still getting some stuff ready. Ran a 5k today Time: 49:19 Best time this year, I cracked 50 minutes.  To … Continue reading

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Another Seahawk Run

Downgraded to a 5k but still felt good with the results compared to last year. Kind of sore, but a good sore the rest of the day. What felt really good was taking a shower and a nice nap in … Continue reading

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