My 1st 5K tonight--Will I look like a dork?

gustergirl
gustergirl Posts: 534 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I bought running shorts and a racerback shirt that Ive used for running. Id like to wear it tonight to the 5K but feel "overdressed' Do participants dress all differently? What should I expect? Thanks!!

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  • blessedtobefit
    blessedtobefit Posts: 157 Member
    Way to go, Gustergirl!! Keep that smile on your face and run like the wind. Each step you take remember how far you have come. I will be thinking about you tonight...be sure and let us know how you did.
  • blissfulself
    blissfulself Posts: 193 Member
    No not at all! I think you will be suprised (at least i was! and depending on the size of your race) how many different kinds of people will be at the race. There are some serious runners who have all matching outfits (men and women) and then people who just wear grungy shorts/shirt, so I don't think you will feel overdressed or out of place at all. It's so awesome that you are running your first race - you should be so proud of yourself! I just started too and run my 3rd 5k on Saturday. Finishing is such an awesome feeling - good luck and have a great time!
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    Yeah, everyone dresses differently. From official looking clothes to me - old, old yoga pants and a big t-shirt! haha
  • ctmom1
    ctmom1 Posts: 189
    Absolutely not!! Look good, feel great and have fun!
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    Have fun! Report back and let us know how it goes!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    You will be fabulous! It doesn't matter what you are wearing.
  • RunRideRay
    RunRideRay Posts: 1,536 Member
    The main point is you wear something.

    Nothing wrong with wearing the "top shelf" stuff either. You'll see everything there. Be confident, have fun, and make some great memories.

    Good Luck!
    Raymond
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    You'll be fine, just keep your head up and enjoy your run.

    Good luck, let us know how it goes! :flowerforyou:
  • annaliza
    annaliza Posts: 809
    You Go Go Go!!!

    Good luck to you in your first race...I'll be rooting for you!! :drinker: :drinker:

    That's good advice from Raymond (as always) :smile: ......though running naked might be fun :devil: or at least fun for everyone else :wink:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Running naked could be fun with your spouse chasing you .... I might just decide to stop running :laugh:

    I am rolling about running in your birthday suit - we always joke at home about chasing each other naked when the kids are gone - to gross them out.....such fun times!
  • paulamma1
    paulamma1 Posts: 544 Member
    Oh trust me, you'll see some pretty intersting stuff!

    Here's my tips:

    DON'T start near the front. (You'll get trampled :grumble: )

    Try and not go out too fast. (You'll realize you have when you get to the first mile marker and it'll say something like 8:45.)

    Don't be concerned about your time.

    Have fun! I know this may seem obvious, but you only run your first 5K once. Enjoy it!

    You'll be grand!
    :flowerforyou:
  • vrdz3215
    vrdz3215 Posts: 493
    you will do awesome and it doesnt matter what you wear! Good luck :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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