5k tomorrow!! BIG DAY FOR ME!

sabes2631

I have recently started running and tomorrow is my forst 5k!
Any tips on what to do today special so I can pick up a pace and keep it tomorrow WITHOUT my dogs to pull me to a good pace?
what should i eat today for good energy tomorrow?

I am thinking oatmeal with fruit 2 hours before the run.

I know 5k isnt really a big deal, but i want to see how fast i can do it in a race...

sabes2631

I have recently started running and tomorrow is my forst 5k!
Any tips on what to do today special so I can pick up a pace and keep it tomorrow WITHOUT my dogs to pull me to a good pace?
what should i eat today for good energy tomorrow?

I am thinking oatmeal with fruit 2 hours before the run.

I know 5k isnt really a big deal, but i want to see how fast i can do it in a race...

cloverluv

I have recently started running and tomorrow is my forst 5k!
Any tips on what to do today special so I can pick up a pace and keep it tomorrow WITHOUT my dogs to pull me to a good pace?
what should i eat today for good energy tomorrow?

I am thinking oatmeal with fruit 2 hours before the run.

I know 5k isnt really a big deal, but i want to see how fast i can do it in a race...

It's a huge deal! This will be and should be a great accomplishment for you! Have a great time!!

janiebeth

I am not a runner, myself, so will leave it to others to offer advise.

I just want to say - WAY TO GO!!!! - excellent job just to get to this point, I'm sure you'll do great..

Thin4payton

I wish I had some advice for you, but I hate running with a passion. I do admire you for taking on this challenge!! I wish you good luck and I hope you do well!!:bigsmile:

12by311

Any tips on what to do today special so I can pick up a pace and keep it tomorrow WITHOUT my dogs to pull me to a good pace?

For me personally, in a race, my adrenaline starts pumping and I feel like I can fly! So, I think you'll do fine without your dogs ...just make sure that you keep a good pace for yourself and don't start too, too fast.

ThatDollSally

This is totally a big deal! Congratulations!:drinker:

Marla64

My advice-- enjoy yourself!

I just ran my first one on 4/19-- it was incredible-- small breakfast should do. Someone told me "carb loading' the night before really isn't necessary for a 5k.

Let us know how you did-- have fun!!!!

Zipflipnflutter

Definitely enjoy it and know that you are inspiring other people

Good luck and have a blast!

shutterbug4674

GOOD LUCK......DRINK PLENTY OF WATER....THAT WAY YOU'LL RUN FASTER JUST LOOKING FOR A BATHROOM. :drinker:

prewittvacaville

Good luck today, I don't know what you should eat, but the oatmeal and fruit part sound good. Let us all know how it goes......

Vicki

Shannon023

Good luck to you!! :drinker:

I like to eat extra protein the night before a race and usually just a energy bar the morning of. Also, if you get a nervous tummy (like I do :embarassed: ) take a Tums about 30 minutes before the start. It'll help.

Good luck!!

Odekwe

Oh, how fun!
I don't think you need to eat anything special if you're running a 5K. Someone already said there is no need to carb load. If you eat as healthy as you can today and eat breakfast tomorrow, you'll do fine.
Good luck and have a great time!

dothompson

Congratulations on your big day.

This is a very big deal. You should be very proud of yourself. Improving your heath is a slow difficult climb. Celebrate your milestones!

Enjoy the day and report back, those of us who haven't made it to that milestone want the inspiration.

mindi_lou

Good luck! I am also running my first 5k tomorrow. We can do it!!

jessmomof3

Good luck! It's actually more important that you eat a good balance of carbs and protein the day before, so hope you ate well today! :bigsmile:

5K's are awesome and so fun! :laugh: The adrenaline will definitely kick in!

Make sure to report back!

Azdak

One of the biggest mistakes that beginning runners make is going out too fast. They get caught up in the excitement of the moment and all the people around them and start a lot faster than they should.

Believe me, I made this mistake more times than I can count.

When you start and get clear find a pace that feels right--then slow down! Just dial it back a notch to a pace where you feel you are completely in control. If you feel really good, you can speed up the last 1/2 mile.

It's a lot more fun passing people in the last 1/2 mile, than being passed.

Good luck--have fun!

leann_m_olson

One of the biggest mistakes that beginning runners make is going out too fast. They get caught up in the excitement of the moment and all the people around them and start a lot faster than they should.

Believe me, I made this mistake more times than I can count.

When you start and get clear find a pace that feels right--then slow down! Just dial it back a notch to a pace where you feel you are completely in control. If you feel really good, you can speed up the last 1/2 mile.

It's a lot more fun passing people in the last 1/2 mile, than being passed.

Good luck--have fun!

Good Advice! Not sure if you will have hills or if you have difficulties running up hills but my advice is if you need to walk UP the hill so you can run down. I've seen alot of people push so hard going up the hill and then have to walk down, do this in training but not in a race it's faster to run down the hill. Have Fun! It will be your first PR(personal record) enjoy it.

sabes2631

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I came in 8th in my age group- at 29:32! I am pretty darned proud of ME!
Next up??? COW HARBOUR 10 K in September!!!

alapointe

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I came in 8th in my age group- at 29:32! I am pretty darned proud of ME!
Next up??? COW HARBOUR 10 K in September!!!

That is awesome, great job and what a great accomplishment!!!!!

ThatDollSally

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I came in 8th in my age group- at 29:32! I am pretty darned proud of ME!
Next up??? COW HARBOUR 10 K in September!!!

Congratulations!!! :drinker:

Marla64

One of the biggest mistakes that beginning runners make is going out too fast. They get caught up in the excitement of the moment and all the people around them and start a lot faster than they should.

Believe me, I made this mistake more times than I can count.

When you start and get clear find a pace that feels right--then slow down! Just dial it back a notch to a pace where you feel you are completely in control. If you feel really good, you can speed up the last 1/2 mile.

It's a lot more fun passing people in the last 1/2 mile, than being passed.

Good luck--have fun!

Or even if you don't pass anybody, it's a lot more fun finishing on your feet running, rather than pooping out because you got intimidated coming out of the gate trying to keep up with somebody else's pace instead of just running your own race.

I just did my first 5k on 4/19, and I was left in the dust-- but, I didn't care-- I was going to do the 5k the way I knew I could finish it-- 32:24, when all was said and done-- I was satisfied.