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Started C25k in March and first race in the morning!

ReneeDawalga5100
ReneeDawalga5100 Posts: 177 Member
edited February 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Started C25k in March and first race in the morning!
I have to leave my house about 7:45 for a 10 start. Really freaking out with nerves but unsure what is expected and what I need to bring or wear. Should be a warm 45 to 50 degrees out.

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  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,316 MFP Moderator
    Wow, awesome! Good luck!

    What to wear - something you have run in comfortably before. Do NOT run in new clothes/shoes/gear. You might be fine, you might end up with chaffing, blisters, issues. :)

    Not sure what you usually run with, but I suggest taking your usual gear and some water to keep hydrated before your run. You'll do awesome!
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,316 MFP Moderator
    Oh - and don't try to stick with the pack when the race starts. Start off at a slower pace and increase it as you move along. LOTS of people start off the race with a bang by running really fast at the beginning, but run out of stamina toward the end because they've worn themselves out at the beginning. It'll be hard to pace yourself, but worth it. I always end up wanting to stay with the pack - but I end up huffing and puffing halfway through the first kilometer if I do.
  • ReneeDawalga5100
    ReneeDawalga5100 Posts: 177 Member
    Thanks for the tips. Finding what my pace is or should be is hard.
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
    Join the portapottie line the minute you arrive
    Trust your training
    Make your goal to show up on time, finish vertical and uninjuried and smile for the camera when you cross the finish.
    Have fun!
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Oh you will have so much fun! :smile:

    I was super nervous before my first race, too. I found this topic to be super helpful at laying out what to expect, some dos and don'ts, and just general race info. Really helped calm my nerves a bit, give it a read: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/279198-running-tip-so-you-are-about-to-do-your-first-race

    He covers everything from a full marathon to a 5k, so not all of it will apply, but it still gives great info.

    Good luck tomorrow and have a great race!
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,316 MFP Moderator
    Well, how did the race go?
  • ReneeDawalga5100
    ReneeDawalga5100 Posts: 177 Member
    Oh it was amazing. I finished at 37.13 and that is the best I have done. Thank you guys for giving me some encouragement.
  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    great job. Most of all you enjoyed yourself. be proud. 5K is not easy to run. congratulations.
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