I had my first 5k yesterday!  I think I did pretty good.  I followed all the advice I have recieved and read up on and started in the back of the crowd.(not sure if this was a good idea as I don't think they started timing us at the starting line, just when the race started).  I started out at a moderate pace. One part was thru a wooded area, which is where I started to kick it up. I believe that was the beginning of mile 2. (there were no mile markers). By the last leg I speeded up some more and passed alot of people.  I was suprised to come in at 30:49. I had a great time and it was for a good cause. At least now I have a base to measure myself by and the areas I need to focus on.  And now I know that next time I will punch it out even more.

My bib now hangs on my wall in my home office above my computer...my first 5K...yey!

If I could I would do one of these every weekend!

Thank you!

I am registered for an 8K in November. I am working on it. It's tough.And i am a bit nervous but trying to not become too overwhelmed with the goal. I have yet to run a continuous 5 miles yet. Not good. I have about 11 more weeks to go. I am keeping my fingers crossed! One of the stumbling blocks I need to get over, is the fact that i will be vacationing one of the weeks coming up and I am a little concerned as to where I am going to train. I have been following a good plan and I have been documenting everything down. I will be near a beach , but have no idea how far I can run there safely. I know I can always settle for the treadmill in the gym, but it just doesn't do it for me. I will have to put  up with it I guess and just run on a higher incline. I am hoping to get up early, get my run in and then be back when breakfast arrives and enjoy it on the verandah..like a little reward!