1st 5k tomorrow, advice please.
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shurleec
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Hello, I signed up for my first 5k assuming I would be done with the program. However after a small break I jumped back into and finished week 5 yesterday (very proud of myself. I ran the whole 20 min and for the first time in my life ran a mile, almost 2 without stopping). I am now wondering if I should just go for it and try to run the 3.1 miles. Anyone else jumped into a 5k without finishing the program?
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Go for it! Go at your speed and you'll be surprised how the adrenaline will carry you and the feeling when you cross the finish line...you will experience it for yourself! Good luck and enjoy it!0
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Just do what you can. If you don't run the whole thing, don't worry about it.
Or, just for fun, use the 5k for your daily routine.
I did my first 5k a couple of weeks before I finished the program and ended up walking a couple of times to catch my breath. I still finished and will do better in my next 5k.
Have fun!
ETA: Congrats on your progress so far! Keep it up!0 -
Thank you! I was thinking I would at least run 20 min (since I know I can do it now) then just see how I feel. I've never ran outside, and it is suppose to be really cold so I guess I'll just wing it.0
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I was about 6 weeks before I did my first 5K and I surprised myself. The excitement will keep you going, just take it at a slow pace and have fun! If you need to walk then walk.0
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My advice is the same as everybody else's: Go slow and pace yourself. Walk if you need to walk. You'll have a lot of fun and be more motivated to finish and do better during your next race.0
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My advice is the same as everybody else's: Go slow and pace yourself. Walk if you need to walk. You'll have a lot of fun and be more motivated to finish and do better during your next race.
^^^^ this. Have fun!
I'm running my first 5k tomorrow too. It's also going to be the coldest I've ever run in, and I've discovered there are hills!!!0
