excouch spud Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I am running my first 5k on Oct 31st. How should I be running leafing up to it? Any thoughts on a pre run mea i typically run in the evenings so not used to the breakfast thing before a run. I usually have a mini bagel with peanut butte Any suggestions on either? Thanks this app has been great for my motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean90 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Can't offer any advice. Just wanted to say good for you. Hope I am also as successful. I signed up for my first 5k January 1st and I am on week 3. Good luck and good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excouch spud Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Good luck Sean. I have never ran before and this app has really helped me. I have even found my self loo,ingredients forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshi Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Since I haven't run a 5K, please take my advice with a grain of salt.  I'd recommend wearing the same things you normally wear during your runs (clothes, shoes, etc.). If you hold your phone in your hand while run, do it the same way during your race.  My friend recommends bringing toilet paper to the race as a lot of them have porta-potties which may not be well stocked.  Good luck! You'll do great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excouch spud Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks, Jeshi! That is kind of what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Jeshi had some great advice. Make sure you do things similar to what you've done during training. When I ran my first 5K, I made sure to rest up the day before (no run). Make sure you get there early to warm up a bit (don't run cold - get a warm up walk/jog in a few minutes before the run so you can stretch a little). Â And above all else, enjoy it! It'll be over before you know it and you only get one "1st" 5K. It's a fantastic experience. Don't worry about time, just take it all in. Â Good luck and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natcatvet Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm working towards my first 5k early next year. (Currently end of week 6). What worries me is a) being so slow having to walk parts c) looking like a dork !!!! I'm hoping as I continue this app some of those fears will go away! Good luck to you all and keep us posted how you get on excouch spud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excouch spud Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Thanks everyone. I will let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean90 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Excouch spud. How did it go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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