dredmann666Out with my local’s social run as part of half marathon training and an enjoyable 5km done #running #socialrun #5krun #runchat #runnersofmastodon
Wk 2, day 4: 5k treadmill run, easy zone 2 pace. Wanted to have some consistency today, no hills and a nice steady pace. #running #halfmarathontraining #5krun #corosrunning #runnersofmastodon
Half Marathon training, wk2, day 3: 5k easy pace. Bit of an improvement on the last run of a similar distance so happy with that #running #halfmarathontraining #easyrun #5krun #runnersofmastodon
Eric FoltinWhen the 5K Stopped Being Worth the Effort
Daily writing promptAre there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time?View all responses I used to run 5Ks. On purpose. I paid money to wake up early, pin a number to my shirt, and jog through neighborhoods like a lost hamster while strangers clapped at me. At the time, I told myself it was about health, discipline, mental clarity. Standard lies people tell themselves when they’re still trying to impress their own reflection. Then something happened. I got […]https://ericfoltin.com/2026/02/09/when-the-5k-stopped-being-worth-the-effort/
today was a day of two half’s. Had planned to run a 5k for my last of the year so went out all guns blazing this morning only for the great head of Lord Turtle to appear about 3k in 💩💩 and so began the walk of shame 😁
I couldn’t finish 2025 without completing what I set out for so off we go again and what can I say, sub 30 and negative splits #running #5krun #adidasrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity
I couldn’t finish 2025 without completing what I set out for so off we go again and what can I say, sub 30 and negative splits #running #5krun #adidasrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity
Kaleb's KameraHad a fantastic run with my son today at the Madison Nordic Ski Club's Elver Park 5k/10k trail run (we both did the 5k). The conditions were absolutely perfect, with a light breeze and dry ground. My time was nothing to write home about, but we both beat the light drizzle that started about 5 minutes after I finished.
Editor‘Mental Elf’ 5k fun run brings festive cheer to Aberavon Seafront
Festive fun with a serious purpose
The charity event takes place on Sunday 7 December, inviting people of all ages and abilities to walk, jog or run along the seafront.
Organisers say the Mental Elf run combines Christmas fancy dress with the importance of mental health, encouraging participants to don elf outfits, get active and support local services.
The event is part of a nationwide series of more than 50 Mental Elf runs organised by local Mind charities across England and Wales.
Two runners in elf costumes take on the Aberavon Seafront during last year’s Mental Elf 5k, supported by event volunteers and medics.‘Exercise is a natural stress‑buster’
Will Price, NPT Mind’s Physical Activity Lead, said:
“Running or walking can help us switch off from everyday pressures, relieve stress and give us time to clear our heads. When you exercise, you release ‘feel good’ hormones which can help reduce negative feelings and improve your mood.”
He added that the festive 5k was “a great opportunity to boost your mental and physical health while also raising vital funds to make sure everyone in Neath Port Talbot with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.”
Participants in elf hats and costumes gather at the starting arch, ready to set off on the Mental Elf 5k along Aberavon Seafront.Call for sponsors and volunteers
NPT Mind is also appealing for local businesses to sponsor the event and for volunteers to help on the day.
Tickets are available online at npt‑mental‑elf‑2025.raiselysite.com.
#5kRun #Aberavon #AberavonSeafront #Charity #funRun #fundraising #MentalElf #mentalHealth #MindCymru
A nice and easy 5k recovery run today, hr nice and low trying to keep around my LT1 Its been a while since I’ve felt refreshed after finishing and knowing I could have carried on for a few more km’s #running #recoveryrunning #5krun #runchat #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity
A nice relaxed 5k recovery run, kept things slow and easy today, just giving the legs some turnover #running #recoveryrun #easyrun #5krun #corosrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity
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