RunningAHEAD - Topic: My first 5k

scali runs

posted: 6/25/2007 at 1:41 PM

I'm running my first 5k July 14th... I currently run about 15 miles a week. I have no clue what time I should be shooting for or anything else. I'm pretty much just doing this to say I did and set a PR. Any tips, suggestions, good luck wishes would be appreciated Shy

marcus_g

posted: 6/25/2007 at 2:06 PM

Congrats. and good luck. Smile

Your log says you're currently running around 10-10:30 miles and with the adrenaline of your first race, you'll be able to go faster, but try and resist the temptation to go out *too fast*. A 9:30 pace should put you somewhere in the middle of the pack, so when you line up at the starting line... try to eyeball it that way.. Make sure there's as many people behind you as there are ahead of you. That'll help you settle in to a decent pace.

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Daddyo

Go Pre!

posted: 6/25/2007 at 2:39 PM
modified: 6/25/2007 at 2:40 PM

yes, and don't line up near the front (because that's where all of the 11:00-12:00 minute milers start from! grrr) *jokes*

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Ed4

Barefoot and happy

posted: 6/25/2007 at 4:21 PM

Just go out and have fun. No matter what you do it will be a learning experience. A 5k is a very forgiving race -- even if you go out too fast you'll have no trouble finishing.

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Mississippi

posted: 6/25/2007 at 4:27 PM

Quote from marcus_g on 6/25/2007 at 2:06 PM:

A 9:30 pace should put you somewhere in the middle of the pack, so when you line up at the starting line... try to eyeball it that way.. Make sure there's as many people behind you as there are ahead of you. That'll help you settle in to a decent pace.

I agree. Most importantly, don't let racer pressure get to you this time. Don't start out too fast. You want to make sure that you can finish the race! If you have energy left near the end of the race then you can push yourself and pick up the pace. Good luck! Have fun with it too.

Michelle

scali runs

posted: 6/26/2007 at 8:43 AM

Thanks everyone, very helpful Smile

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