My FIRST EVER 5k race is tomorrow! Suggestions???

Stiang

Run the speed you are comfortable with - don't worry about the other runners - this is YOUR 5K.

While I would love to say the whole thing is great and positive, you may have a bad experience - the first 5K I did (mostly running) there was no one giving directions at the end - I couldn't see the water/snack table or finisher t-shirts. People were leaving or standing around waiting for the half-marathoners. It s#%$&d. BUT - I still run and did another 5K two weeks ago - ran the whole thing and people cheered at the end! (Still was the last runner and had a couple of walkers "beat" me but hey, I ran it, didn't I?)

The point of my ranting is - you are doing something 3 months ago you probably couldn't - just think of where you can be in another 3? No one's experience is the same and while others might not appreciate your journey, you know you have a supporter here!

Mrs_Hoffer

Thank you all so much! The race starts at 8:30 this morning, so ill be back to let you know how i did! Thanks again!

sentaruu

Kick some *kitten*!

Mrs_Hoffer

39:28 was my time. It was down.town Columbus Ohio and there was road construction at the start/finish. There were so many walkers packed in so tight at the beginning that the runners didnt really get to break away and begin to run for almost .2 of a mile! I didnt start with the SPRINTERS so i guess that was my own fault.

But after that, it was fine. I had fun and altho i didnt end up running the whole thing (which was my goal) , im pretty happy with my time, and will work harder to push myself between now and my next 5k (in 2 weeks!)

Thanks again for all of your suggestions and advice! Have a great weekend!

Runningmischka

Congratulations! You got your PR :flowerforyou: Next thing you know you are training for a 10k, half marathon, full marathon... Running is addicting!