runnin my first 5k.......so nervous

krislshoe
krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
edited September 21 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all. Im runnin my filrst 5k next Sat. and am nervous as heck....I know i will be able to complet it....i am nervous about the heat and hills....im use to running at 6 am and the race isnt until 9.....plus it is a hilly course.....I can run hills...just not sure about hills and heat together.

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  • snowyowl74
    snowyowl74 Posts: 8
    You'll be fine! Just pace yourself! My training partner and I have a goal.....to finish. Not finish fast, just finish and run the whole time.
    Races are a blast....have fun!
  • constancelawson
    constancelawson Posts: 32 Member
    love 5Ks, i am doing one tomorrow morning, my goal to run the whole race and to finish, my time continues to improve and it is so rewarding for me, have FUN!!!!
  • Lorimichewicz
    Lorimichewicz Posts: 17 Member
    You will do GREAT!! Some advice my friend gave me on my first 5K: Run your own race! Don't worry about anyone else but you and your pace. Good luck and have fun. You only have one "first 5K", enjoy it.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    Don't start off too quickly, and get water at all the stops. You'll do great!
  • LotusF1ower
    LotusF1ower Posts: 1,259 Member
    Hey all. Im runnin my filrst 5k next Sat. and am nervous as heck....I know i will be able to complet it....i am nervous about the heat and hills....im use to running at 6 am and the race isnt until 9.....plus it is a hilly course.....I can run hills...just not sure about hills and heat together.

    Whether it is 9am and warm, has hills or not, I have a feeling you are going to do it regardless. The very best of luck too!

    Once you get started your nerves will fade away and afterwards, once you have recovered I bet you will be looking to do another.

    All faith in you, I reckon you will do yourself a credit!!! :flowerforyou:
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
    Thanks for the encouraging words everyone!!!! I really appreciate it:0)
  • krislshoe
    krislshoe Posts: 459 Member
    Just touching base with all of you that encouraged me before my first 5k....Ran it yesterday...very hot (heat index of 104) and the course was very hilly but I finished with a time of 27:40....so I was very pleased with my first 5k time.....now I have a time to beat for my next one (I think ive caught the 5k bug):laugh:
  • aunienue
    aunienue Posts: 416
    What a fantastic time! You should be very proud of yourself!
  • ShaneT99
    ShaneT99 Posts: 278 Member
    Don't be nervous! Just go out there and have fun! You're gonna be hooked on racing after running your first 5K!
  • LotusF1ower
    LotusF1ower Posts: 1,259 Member
    Just touching base with all of you that encouraged me before my first 5k....Ran it yesterday...very hot (heat index of 104) and the course was very hilly but I finished with a time of 27:40....so I was very pleased with my first 5k time.....now I have a time to beat for my next one (I think ive caught the 5k bug):laugh:

    Just saw you had put your result here.

    WTG or what!! Fantastic, knew you could do it AND you are looking to run another, how excellent is that!!

    You will end up moving to the 10k and even more I bet.

    Once again, well done!!! :flowerforyou:
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