jogging: how do you keep pace in a race without headphones &

elizamc

My first 5k race is on wednesday, I read a very helpful article about your first race, what to expect etc. But I hadn't realised that I might not be able to run without headphones. I was counting on listening to music to help keep pace & push me on - haven't practised or learned to pace myself without music :-(

Any tips please?

Just last week I was thinking about running without music and would I manage: I teach relaxation and always encourage people to learn without music on the basis that if there's no music relaxing can be hard. Now here I am stuck!

Many thanks!