Race day has arrived!

[Catho78]

Hi guys, I’m running my first 5K race today for Race for Life. I’ve trained for this, I know I can do it, it’s overcast which is good, not too hot, and I’ve got excitement/nerves in my tummy, not sure which lol.

Any advice is greatly received thanks. PS I’m not fast but I can run 5K. I’ll post a race report later … 🏃🏽‍♀️😬🤗

[Week7 Graduate]

Enjoy your day! I would just say start off slowly , run at your own pace and have a lovely day!( and arrive nice and early if you can to allow plenty of time for "the loo queue").So excited for you!

[Catho78 Graduate in reply to Week7]

Thanks, loo queue good tip lol

[Vespina Graduate]

Super good luck. Hope you have a brilliant run. Sounds like you’re well prepared. I always go off too fast as I get over-excited and follow the faster people so it can take a while to find your usual rhythm. But I’m sure you’ll do excellently. Have fun and enjoy.

[Catho78 Graduate in reply to Vespina]

Thanks, I’ll keep an eye on my pace ta

[CazzaW Graduate]

Good luck, enjoy it! 😊

[Catho78 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

Many thanks, getting excited now

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Just have fun, the butterflies will fly away once you start running

[Catho78 Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks guys 🤗

[BrokeyNotSoBusted Graduate]

Ohh good luck. Stick to the pace you know, you can always speed up towards the end if you're feeling good. Enjoy the run and the atmosphere.

[Catho78 Graduate in reply to BrokeyNotSoBusted]

Thanks, nearly start time, great atmosphere already

[Pinkpig20 Graduate]

I’ve done Race for Life before. It is a good atmosphere. Try not to start off too quickly, & if you need to walk that’s ok! Enjoy 😀

[Catho78 Graduate in reply to Pinkpig20]

Thanks, it was a great day

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Huge well done you! Huge fun, great cause!! Xxx

[Catho78 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Many thanks, it is a great cause and I’m pleased to have raised £280 plus gift aid, it was good fun and I’ve now completed my first in person race (done virtual runs). Race report and photos to follow. Thanks for your support

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done! I am glad you had lots of fun and enjoyed it...you raised a good amount too!

[Dansac29 Graduate]

Good luck and enjoy! Try not to get carried along by the faster runners at the start! You can smash this!! 🏃🏼‍♀️