I just registered for my first 5K race in Glastonbury,CT on September 19th. I can't believe I'm really following through with this idea. Like I said before, I have NEVER been a runner but I am excited give it a try. On Monday I went out and bought new running sneakers and I have been shopping around for fun running gear. So in 39 days I will be standing amongst other runners getting ready to complete my first road race. I am definitely nervous and excited all at the same time and I can imagine that on race day these feelings will intensify.
The race is organized by Free to Breath which is an organization that raises funds and awareness for Lung Cancer. To help this organization I set a personal fundraising goal of $100 and I'm looking for help to reach this goal. The Free to Breath blog post has my personal fundraising website as a link. Also if anyone is interested in running with me I would LOVE company and it is also a walk if running isn't for you. Do you have any tips for a novice runner? I am very curious about what I should expect for that day and how the actual race will work any insight would be great.
Signing up is the first step - you are on your way! My advise - dont try to keep up with the crowd - try to find a balance of using the crowds energy, but still going at your own pace!
ReplyDeleteIf I was in CT I would run it with you. I will be home Oct 16th if you want to do a race together!