Hey guys,
Well my first 5K is only one week away!! By this time next week I will have finished the race - I hope!!
I will be registering on Friday. I am still quite nervous and really don't feel that I am as ready as I should be. I must be honest and say that I have NOT been as diligent as I should have been with the training. I have been working out regularly (weight training and cardio) but just not so regular with the running training. I'm not sure if I will be able to RUN the entire 5k but I am going to try. Thankfully, I have the option of walking it as well. Realistically, I think it will be a combination of running/walking...my goal is to FINISH (first and foremost), but also to do more running than walking.
At this point, I'm not too concerned about my time. I am hoping that I finish under an hour though!! Even if it's 59.9 minutes, I will be thrilled. Just the thought of being able to FINISH a 5k race, something I'd only dreamed about just a short while ago will be great.
I will take pictures and post them for sure. So that's it for now. I will more than likely post again prior to the race. Start praying for me people!!
Until next time...
Joania (2KMINE!!!!)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Race Day Essentials
There are a few more topics that I want to cover but I decided to cover the Race Day Essentials topic because it is that time of year when people are participating in runs or races. So here goes...
Pre-Race Preparation
Pick up your race package before Race Day (make sure safety pins are enclosed for your bib)
Experiment with nutrition products (if using any) in the weeks leading up to the race not on race day. Find out from the organizers what products they'll be using
Set out your race clothes and all equipment the night before the race. Be sure to pick clothes that you have worn before so you know how they fit
Hydrate and eat well in the two days preceding the race (it's not necessary to eat a box of pasta the night before)
Race Day Essentials
Runners
Favourite socks
Water
Hat/Visor
Sunglasses
Watch
Heart rate monitor
TorsoPack
Sunscreen
Body Glide
Nutrition product
Pace band
Race number and bib with contact and health information written on back
Race Day
Relax – You can do it
Arrive early
Include a warm up
Start slowly
Drink water
Stay positive and be courteous to other runners
Finish upright and smiling
Pre-Race Preparation
Pick up your race package before Race Day (make sure safety pins are enclosed for your bib)
Experiment with nutrition products (if using any) in the weeks leading up to the race not on race day. Find out from the organizers what products they'll be using
Set out your race clothes and all equipment the night before the race. Be sure to pick clothes that you have worn before so you know how they fit
Hydrate and eat well in the two days preceding the race (it's not necessary to eat a box of pasta the night before)
Race Day Essentials
Runners
Favourite socks
Water
Hat/Visor
Sunglasses
Watch
Heart rate monitor
TorsoPack
Sunscreen
Body Glide
Nutrition product
Pace band
Race number and bib with contact and health information written on back
Race Day
Relax – You can do it
Arrive early
Include a warm up
Start slowly
Drink water
Stay positive and be courteous to other runners
Finish upright and smiling
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