First 5K on Saturday!

RingSize8
RingSize8 Posts: 175 Member
edited January 13 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm running my first 5K on Saturday, and I'm starting to get nervous. Any tips for a first timer? I have the day before the race off - should I rest? Eat a lot? Not eat a lot? Get a good workout in? Any help would be appreciated! ...thanks.

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  • nguk123
    nguk123 Posts: 223
    rest up, and carb up, but don't eat any exotic foods or too much that could upset your stomache.
    also if its your first race, its taking part and finishing thats more important than your time, because of course,
    you will run again .... ;-)
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    You don't really need to carb load for a 5k. Just eat what you normally eat. Run in what you are used to running in. Don't try anything new on race day. Don't line up close to the starting line unless you think you're going to place in your age group. I would do a light workout the day before, but nothing that will make you sore. Keep hydrated. Pee before you start! Good luck!
  • RingSize8
    RingSize8 Posts: 175 Member
    Thanks guys. ...kinda having the same problem I had when I googled what to do - mxed opinions. I appreciate it though! ;)
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