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Running Tip: So you are about to do your first race.

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  • FireballStrike
    FireballStrike Posts: 85 Member
    Thanks for this info! Chomping at the bit for my first run and this is super helpful.
  • mrpurdy
    mrpurdy Posts: 262 Member
    Bump
  • cushygal
    cushygal Posts: 586 Member
    Thanks for the info - running my first half May 27th
  • aspethe
    aspethe Posts: 15 Member
    Bump..
  • MelanieAG05
    MelanieAG05 Posts: 359 Member
    bump - this is really interesting stuff and useful too! I have my first race in a weeks time (5km) so I will be well prepared!!
    Thanks for posting!
  • DG_Allen
    DG_Allen Posts: 219 Member
    Thaks for the great info! Running my 2nd 5k this Sunday. I wasn't well prepared for the first.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    First 5k in 20 days. I'm sure I'll want to read through this again. Thanks!
  • DG_Allen
    DG_Allen Posts: 219 Member
    I ran my race on Sunday and all this advice was spot on. I wound up not parking very close to the start and I only had my stainless steel water bottle that I didn't want to leave at the start line. So, I didn't get any water for about 30 minutes before the race. I got a dry mouth a few minutes befor the start and had to bum some water of people around me.

    So, next time, i'm bring a small bottle to the start that I can toss asside when the gun goes off.
  • AmbiguousUserName
    AmbiguousUserName Posts: 9
    Bump for later. Such helpful info!
  • trini14
    trini14 Posts: 110 Member
    BUMP
  • aspethe
    aspethe Posts: 15 Member
    This was very helpful for me..i ran my first 5k last month....so for the benefit of newer runners..BUMP !!
  • sbrBirdy
    sbrBirdy Posts: 224 Member
    Running my first 5K this Saturday! It's a really small one, but I've been wanting to do this for YEARS and I'm so excited - and worried I'll do something completely stupid, like run off-course, or sprint the first mile and not finish at all. LOL

    Great info. Thanks for compiling it.
  • Ali_TSO
    Ali_TSO Posts: 1,172 Member
    bump to read later
  • ishallnotwant
    ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
    First 5k in 13 days! This was so great to read!
  • shortandfaithful
    shortandfaithful Posts: 83
    thanks for the info

    bump
  • sweetmelissa222
    sweetmelissa222 Posts: 290 Member
    Just signed up for my first 5K and this is really helpful. Thanks !
  • piper4596
    piper4596 Posts: 52 Member
    bump for my first 5k in June. thanks!
  • verapamil
    verapamil Posts: 94
    bump --- I need to read like a 100 more times.
  • ShoeZilla
    ShoeZilla Posts: 21 Member
    I love this!!! My husband and I are training for a 5 k in September here in Portland. My first race and I am so excited!!! This is the best information I have read yet and appreciate the humor!
  • jsenecal12
    jsenecal12 Posts: 42
    Bump, thanks!
  • jogglesngoggles
    jogglesngoggles Posts: 362 Member
    Great great post. I just finished my 2nd 5k and planning a 10k for my birthday..I have a new found LOVE for running!!
  • jadesign19
    jadesign19 Posts: 512 Member
    Thanks so much!
  • cycleholic
    cycleholic Posts: 98 Member
    Thanks so much! Will need this for Sunday :happy:
  • jazzguy4him
    jazzguy4him Posts: 83 Member
    Bump
  • Jesi0725
    Jesi0725 Posts: 92 Member
    Bump for later!
  • 2moonNback
    2moonNback Posts: 61 Member
    bump
  • _JR_
    _JR_ Posts: 830 Member
    bumpity bump bump
  • RunAlyndaRun
    RunAlyndaRun Posts: 162 Member
    Excellent information! My first 5K is on Sunday and I'm excited, terrified, and anxious all at the same time! Thanks for taking the time to help others:)
  • MissFit0101
    MissFit0101 Posts: 2,382
    Bump :)
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    great post. thanks for sharing. you forgot drink the free beer (if you drink / can drink). i've been told and have read beer is better for you after a race than power drinks.
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