Saturday, April 25, 2009

On My Mark and Getting Ready

Tomorrow I will be running my first ever 5K. I know, right??!! Tonight hubby picked up my race packet and in it was this...



Oh my gosh, I have a real race number!! 231. Sounds lucky, don't you think?

I must confess that I am pretty nervous about this challenge. I'm proud of myself for how far I have come with my running, but there is a doubt lingering if I'm ready for this. I never in a million years would have believed that I would actually be entering a race. I am sitting here with goosebumps as I write this post!

I've never even been a spectator at a race so I'm a bit naive about what to expect tomorrow. I did find an article on what to expect from your first 5K, which was extremely helpful. The race that I'm running is a fundraiser for a local autism program. In the article, it mentioned that choosing one of these type races for your first was a good choice because people are there to have fun and show support for the charity/program rather than just to race. Pshew, glad I did that part right. I was also worried about what to eat for breakfast, but thanks to the article I now know to eat something light and make sure to drink lots of fluids. Guess it is toast and a grapefruit for breakfast tomorrow!

I know that I can do this. I've trained. I've ran 5K's on my own. I'm ready! I think my biggest obstacle is going to be staying in control of my competitive nature. What can I say? I like to win. However, for this race I keep trying to remind myself that winning this race is really to just be finishing not to be placing anywhere near the front. I know I run slow. I trained to first run the distance and only recently began focusing on my pace. I don't want to get frustrated as people pass me or tear myself down because I'm in the back. I want to run proud that I'm accomplishing something that I truly thought I could never do.

Tomorrow I will be a winner.

Any hints or tips from fellow runners? Of course all support and encouragement will be greatly appreciated!!

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11 comments:

  1. Wow! Best of luck! I'm proud of you for doing this. Can't wait to hear how it went.

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  2. Good luck. I have done several and they are surprisingly relaxing. Enjoy and have fun!

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  3. Good Luck Mel! I know you will do just fine.

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  4. good luck. don't go out to fast, sometimes you get carried away by the crowd. you most likely will go faster than norm b/c of the crowd and cheering. can't wait to hear all about it.

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  5. Just wait until you feel that rush when you cross the finish line! OMG! There is no feeling like it!! Good luck!!

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  6. I am not a fast runner either- that was hard to get used to as a competitive person. Along the way, I usually pick someone running in front of me -not too far in front ;)- and make sure I finish before him/her. Crossing the finish line is a huge sense of accomplishment and relief. I myself wondered what I was so worried about and was anxious to find out when the next race would be! Good Luck!

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  7. remember "slow and steady finishes the race"

    good luck

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  8. cant wait to read all a bout it.

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  9. superwoman!! you're superwoman!!

    good luck! can't wait to hear about it!

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  10. I know you'll do great! Focus on enjoying the experience. Go Mel!

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  11. So exciting! I can't wait to hear all about it.

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