Your First 5K

jenninsocal

Can someone tell me how their very first 5K was? I am starting slow, just getting into walking/running and starting the couch-5K plan. I would like to attempt a 5K here in April. What advice do you have? How was your experience in your first race?

jenninsocal

Can someone tell me how their very first 5K was? I am starting slow, just getting into walking/running and starting the couch-5K plan. I would like to attempt a 5K here in April. What advice do you have? How was your experience in your first race?

Shannon023

I couldn't believe how fun a organized race could be!

I started off in the back, but was surprised at how many people I was able to pass. April gives you plenty of time, you'll do great!! :drinker:

michlingle

I was running longer on the treadmill when I did my first 5K. I was expecting the outside run to be difficult since the ground wasn't moving for me, but actually I think you go faster outside. It was pretty good! I had been working out and exercising for about 2 months before I tackled it. Now, I don't run 5Ks, only 8Ks and above. I figure if I'm going to run, it might as well count for a full workout!

jenninsocal

Thanks for the tips! I always wondered what it would like to go from the treadmill to the streets! Good to know it isn't too difficult.

Renae_Nae

I've got my first one planned for May! So you can actually let me know how yours goes first!

dothompson

Can someone tell me how their very first 5K was? I am starting slow, just getting into walking/running and starting the couch-5K plan. I would like to attempt a 5K here in April. What advice do you have? How was your experience in your first race?

Which one are you considering in April?

I'm a swimmer / biker so I'm starting the couch to 5k plan to do the Spring Sprint Triathlon on Mission Bay in May. I think setting a goal of a 5k in April would help.

I did the same Triathlon in 2007, but my time was pretty pathetic, due my underdeveloped running skills. I walked much of it. My buddies who did it with me are weakest in swimming. They kept telling me that I'm lucky because if I get tired running I can walk. If they get tired swimming they sink.

jenninsocal

The Carlsbad 5000

jenninsocal

Oops double post

dothompson

The Carlsbad 5000

I looked at the site and I'm interested. I have until the end of the month before the price goes up, so I'll see how the next few weeks of the running program goes.