Running a 5K for the first time on Sunday. Any advice or tips would be appreciated
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TimothyPhoenix
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I did a couch to 5K program recently to get ready for it. As I enter the final few days I would greatly appreciate any and all tips and advice on how I can optimize my performance. Thank you.
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Have fun!!! Get caught up in the moment!!!6
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queenliz99 wrote: »Have fun!!! Get caught up in the moment!!!
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There will be people all around you with nervous energy too! Seriously, just have fun!0
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queenliz99 wrote: »There will be people all around you with nervous energy too! Seriously, just have fun!0
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Enjoy the day and trust in your training. You'll do great.0
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You know you can run a 5k, right? Why not give your knees some rest? There will be people walking, no shame in walking if you need to. Road races like these are for fun!0
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queenliz99 wrote: »You know you can run a 5k, right? Why not give your knees some rest? There will be people walking, no shame in walking if you need to. Road races like these are for fun!
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TimothyPhoenix wrote: »I would greatly appreciate any and all tips and advice
1. Don't eat, drink or wear anything that you haven't been using while training.
2. Line up in the middle of the pack. The front is for the faster runners.
3. Don't go out too fast. It is easy to get caught up in the event and lose control of your pace. Item 2. should help with this.
4. Have fun!4 -
TimothyPhoenix wrote: »I would greatly appreciate any and all tips and advice
1. Don't eat, drink or wear anything that you haven't been using while training.
2. Line up in the middle of the pack. The front is for the faster runners.
3. Don't go out too fast. It is easy to get caught up in the event and lose control of your pace. Item 2. should help with this.
4. Have fun!
Thank you. How long before the race should I eat and I am guessing it should be a pretty light meal?0 -
Have a blast and don't overthink it!1
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TimothyPhoenix wrote: »How long before the race should I eat and I am guessing it should be a pretty light meal?
Morning race? If so, just eat your regular breakfast then go run.0 -
TimothyPhoenix wrote: »How long before the race should I eat and I am guessing it should be a pretty light meal?
Morning race? If so, just eat your regular breakfast then go run.
9:30 am start time. I was just going to have a light breakfast at around 7 am and drink coffee as I normally would in the morning.1 -
I ran my first complete 5k last August at age 61. I had completed C25K and had run more than 30 minutes, but had not completed the full 5k distance. On race day I was nervous as heck, but I got out there and ran every step in a several minutes faster than I expected. It took a LOT of self-talk to keep me going, so read through all your favorite motivational quotes and everything positive than people have told you. I have no doubt you can do it!0
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I ran my first complete 5k last August at age 61. I had completed C25K and had run more than 30 minutes, but had not completed the full 5k distance. On race day I was nervous as heck, but I got out there and ran every step in a several minutes faster than I expected. It took a LOT of self-talk to keep me going, so read through all your favorite motivational quotes and everything positive than people have told you. I have no doubt you can do it!
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Don't tear your name off of the bottom of your bib until after you've crossed the finish line. I tore mine off beforehand and didn't realize that that is how they keep track of everyone'should time and finish0
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I get nervous before races too, but after the first half a mile I'm fine.
Don't do anything you don't usually do before race day.
What do you normally eat before you run?0 -
5ks are fun. The crowd will pump you up. Just enjoy it.0
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TavistockToad wrote: »I get nervous before races too, but after the first half a mile I'm fine.
Don't do anything you don't usually do before race day.
What do you normally eat before you run?
I'm not a runner, never have been. Even when I was younger and an athlete in good shape I didn't run much. I haven't jogged in years until I started the couch to 5K program two months ago. When I have trained I have usually done so soon after having some coffee and something light to eat like a Banana or Cottage cheese.0 -
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