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First proper 5k in the morning

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Hi guys, no parkrun today, tomorrow heralds the first of my official 5k sign ups, I’m falling between dreading it and looking forward to it, I guess it’s just the nerves building up.

I’ve rejoined the running club near me, that’ll start on Monday, just a quick throw out, prior to an event does any body else get mystery aches? ie calves , feet and such, I just think it could be tension and worry, I’m trying to break it under 30 mins, it’s a very flat route through the concrete jungle of Belfast. Anyhow, today is a super lazy rest day, doggy walking and a few stretches. I’ll let you all know how it goes , happy running all of you lovelies out there xx

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Have a great time on that run, and going for the 30.

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Walshy3 in reply to UnfitNoMore

30 and below,send virtual power to my legs please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻I’ll enjoy it nonetheless, it’s just waiting for that klaxon to go,I want to be on my way!!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Walshy3

I know the feeling... just try to relax and keep loose. You’ll love it as soon as you take step one. Is it chip timed?

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Walshy3 in reply to UnfitNoMore

It sure is!!ill try to keep it relaxed and enjoy it!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to Walshy3

Good luck... will be waiting to hear all about it!

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Bluejasmin

You’ll do great! happy running

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Walshy3 in reply to Bluejasmin

Thank you bluejasmin, I’ll try to hold my nerve

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ArthurJGGraduate

I was the same with mixed feelings before my first ‘proper’ 5k race last Sunday but on the day I loved it. Ran a slightly slower time than my average, partly because I hadn’t done so much running the two weeks before and partly because the start was crowded so that slowed me down. But it was great fun!

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Walshy3 in reply to ArthurJG

Thanks Arthur, I’ll try to pace myself slowly then build up, I’ve a tendency to go like a hare out of a trap, I’ll need to reel myself in!! I think the thought of a frothy cappuccino and scone or a big Ulster fry will power me round it rightly, I’ll run it to enjoy it,

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cheekychipmunksGraduate

Good luck Walshy! Enjoy your day today, rest up then go out and smash that 5k tomorrow! We’ll look forward to hearing how you get on. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️👏👏

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Walshy3 in reply to cheekychipmunks

Thanks cheeky!! I’ll post results as soon as I know them, they’re usually posted in Monday’s Belfast telegraph the next day, but it’s been 4 yrs since I did this run so I imagine they might text your result, thanks for your support 👍

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