RunningAHEAD - Topic: First 5k this Saturday--do I have everything covered?

waytogo

posted: 4/16/2008 at 10:17 AM

1. Number goes in front 2. Start out at the back of the pack 3. Don't start out too fast, and do pace myself throughout race 4. Don't try out a new style of shorts, shoes, or anything for the first time Oh, and everyone also says to have fun. Is that pretty much it?

mainrun

posted: 4/16/2008 at 10:25 AM

Try to pass people Smile

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waytogo

posted: 4/16/2008 at 10:27 AM

I'll try!

sully708

My legs are killing me

posted: 4/16/2008 at 10:30 AM

Don't drink too many fluids before the race. It's not too much fun being at the starting line and having to pee Big grin

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MichiganFlyer

posted: 4/16/2008 at 12:25 PM

After the race is over congratulate the runner who finished just ahead/behind you. It is good to get to know fellow runners who are at your speed level and what kind of training they are doing etc. The mob of runners should pull you through the 1st kilometer almost like you are riding a wave. It will probably seem slow at first as it will be congested but be greatful...this early slow pace may save you because the last kilometer will be a bit tougher.

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 4/16/2008 at 12:29 PM

"Have fun" should be #1. When your exhausted at the end of the race, run harder. Good luck!

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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jEfFgObLuE

I've got a fever...

posted: 4/16/2008 at 12:45 PM

Bring a roll of toilet paper. Seriously. 'Cause I've been to races where they've run out.

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posted: 4/16/2008 at 12:52 PM

Quote from MichiganFlyer on 4/16/2008 at 12:25 PM:

After the race is over congratulate the runner who finished just ahead/behind you.

Always a must.

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uncontrollable

posted: 4/16/2008 at 1:00 PM

You got it - enjoy!

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waytogo

posted: 4/16/2008 at 1:09 PM

Thanks, everyone!

jEfFgObLuE

I've got a fever...

posted: 4/16/2008 at 1:19 PM

Quote from MichiganFlyer on 4/16/2008 at 12:25 PM:

After the race is over congratulate the runner who finished just ahead/behind you.

Just be careful if her name is Candice.

On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.

SusanElizabethK

posted: 4/16/2008 at 9:05 PM

It would have been nice if I'd managed to say congrats to the people around me but I was so happy from finishing that I didn't remember to do anything. I even left my t-shirt behind (I'm emailing to see if there are any left over Smile

) You know that you can run the distance now enjoy doing it. I know I did. Visit the restroom before starting. Then visit again.

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 4/16/2008 at 10:55 PM

Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 4/16/2008 at 1:19 PM:

Just be careful if her name is Candice.

Rick
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
"I wanna go fast." Ricky Bobby
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Mr Medic

Running Dad

posted: 4/16/2008 at 11:12 PM

Quote from waytogo on 4/16/2008 at 10:17 AM:

1. Number goes in front 2. Start out at the back of the pack 3. Don't start out too fast, and do pace myself throughout race 4. Don't try out a new style of shorts, shoes, or anything for the first time Oh, and everyone also says to have fun. Is that pretty much it?

Just because it's your first doesn't mean you have to line up in the back... Believe me that you'll get there and start wondering who's faster/slower than you and before you know it you're in the back because you didn't give yourself enough credit. Take a chance, live a little, line up somewhere mid to back. Some people run better when they're chased!!! Tongue

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MrFinn

Prince of Fatness

posted: 4/17/2008 at 7:03 AM

I'll add a couple. Leave yourself plenty of time to get to the race, find parking, hit the porta potties, etc., especially if it's a large race. It's better to be a little early and hang out than it is to be all stressed out because you are late. Write an emergency contact name and phone number on the back of your bib. And like you said .... have fun. Good luck.

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