Completed my first 5k yesterday

aimeeinohio

I participated in our local July 4th 5k yesterday. It started at 9 am. By that time it was already 90 degrees and 80% humidity, and we were under a heat advisory!

There were 1,000 people in the race, a huge crowd! It was awesome! I had good intentions, I was hoping to run a good portion of it but that didn't work out so well. I ran maybe 5 minutes total. I did run to the finish line, though
By mile 1, about half of the runners were walking!!

A couple of people had to be driven back to the park, and a guy who came in a minute ahead of me was puking his guts out. I myself made it, but heading to the water station started to wobble a bit!!

I made it in 49:18...I was a bit mad at myself, I REALLY wanted to finish in under 45 minutes, but it just wasn't happening!! And my legs are a bit sore today (half of the route had hills).

bozmo

That's awesome! Don't be too hard on yourself for your time. It sounds like the conditions warranted going slowly. Besides, then you have a goal for your next race!

ABetterBalance

Congrats on finishing your first race! Like the previous poster said- I wouldn't be too hard on yourself- July races can be killer!!

Im_NotPerfect

Great job in going and doing it! You definately listened to your body and did what you had to do! Now you have a goal for your next race!

buckeyegirl0103

You still did awesome! Way to go to even go to the race in those conditions.....Ohio can really be brutal with the humidity in the Summer!! You did great!!