Run Balmoral

[mamajane]

Don't often post on here but feel then need of a little moral support for my first ever official 5k tomorrow! I have been regularly running 5k since graduating at the end of last year but afraid I'll get carried away in the moment and set off too quickly. Any tips or hints would be appreciated. Thanks

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Slow, steady and just enjoy.... Imagine me hanging onto you to slow you down

[notoutofbreath Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

ROFL That is a genius response. I've got a great picture of that in my head!

[mamajane Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

I'll try! 😂😂.

[tony_a Graduate10]

Can’t offer any advice as I’ve not yet done an official 5k so I’ll offer best wishes instead. Enjoy it.

[SueKen Graduate10]

No advice from me other than enjoy every minute 🙂

[ancientrunner Graduate10]

Being aware of the risk is a start!! I'd say don't be alarmed if lots of people are overtaking you at the start, just pace yourself and you'll probably catch up with a few later. On the other hand sometimes the start is very congested and you have no choice but to slow down. Do you ever use a mantra or just count your steps, if so could use that as you know what speed you would be gong through it in your mind. Good luck. Hope you enjoy it.

[ruralfrance]

Good luck and enjoy it. Don't worry about the others, just do your own thing. You'll be fine! Let us know how it went.

[Motherin Graduate10]

Good luck to you I too am doing this event and I'd say that as you'e aware you may start too fast you won't! Go at your own pace never mind anyone else but above all enjoy yourself. Run with your heart 😍

[mamajane Graduate10 in reply to Motherin]

Good luck to you too!

[Tasha99 Graduate10]

Even if you do go off to quickly, you can slow down and reset your pace. You’ll be fine! Well done and good luck!