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I'm running my very first 5K tomorrow!!! I'm TERRIFIED!!! Hubby will be running the half marathon part of this thing, so I'm on my own with no one to cheer me on and I'm so, so, so nervous! I'd love it if you guys could send me some luck, give me advice, anything! I know I'm going to need it!

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Old 09-17-2010, 11:46 AM
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My advice - pace yourself! In the energy and excitement of the race, you'll want to start out fast. Resist the urge and start out at a comfortable pace. You'll be passing others who started out too fast later on ...

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Old 09-17-2010, 11:52 AM
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You'll do great Jennifer!!!! Start towards the back of the group - the super fast runners are up front and you don't want to start out at a super fast pace. It's okay to walk - you don't have to run the whole thing! Remember to have fun!!
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Old 09-17-2010, 12:07 PM
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Old 09-17-2010, 12:11 PM
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WOOT! Good luck hon!!! I'll be in your shoes next weekend, my first 5K is next sunday!
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Old 09-17-2010, 12:13 PM
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That is so awesome Jennifer!!! I would love to be in shape enough to run a 5K someday (after the baby is born I want to get into the C25K challenge)!
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Old 09-17-2010, 12:15 PM
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You go girl! You can do it! I can't wait to hear about your experience!
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Old 09-17-2010, 12:30 PM
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Jennifer you ROCK!!! I'm so proud of you!
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Old 09-17-2010, 01:09 PM
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Good for you!!! Lots of luck!!!!
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Old 09-17-2010, 01:35 PM
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Good luck and have fun! You'll become addicted, they are so fun!
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Old 09-17-2010, 01:40 PM
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WOOT!!! You go girl!!! You can do this, easy peasy. Just pace yourself.
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Old 09-17-2010, 01:58 PM
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Thanks, everyone!!! We'll be packing up to leave in a few...MIL is keeping the kids here overnight--her first time in YEARS watching the kids. So yeah, that adds to my nerves. Anyway, I'll be checking in--thanks for the advice & support!!!
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Old 09-17-2010, 02:29 PM
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SOOO proud of you mama! good luck babe <3
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Good luck! 5K's are seriously exciting!
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Old 09-17-2010, 02:37 PM
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Good luck Jennifer! Have fun, that's the most important thing, right?

And you have fun, too, Col, next weekend! My DH is running marathon in Berlin next Sunday, I'll be definitely thinking of you, too.
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Old 09-17-2010, 03:42 PM
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Good luck! Imagine how great you will feel when its all over.
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Old 09-17-2010, 03:45 PM
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That's great, Jennifer! I'm so excited for you and you should be really proud of what you're accomplishing!
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Old 09-17-2010, 03:54 PM
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You can do it Jennifer. Like others mentioned, start out slow then once you feel like you've gone a mile adjust your speed. I am running my first one soon too in October and I'm trying to remind myself of all this. You'll do great and I'm sure the kiddos will be fine! Good luck!
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Old 09-17-2010, 04:56 PM
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I'm so proud of you!! Good luck!!
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Old 09-17-2010, 05:35 PM
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I'm sure you'll do great! A race can be really fun. And I'll echo the others. Do not start out too fast, which is VERY easy to do. I've done 5ks where my first mile is faster than I've ever run before and it doesn't even feel like it to me b/c of the race excitement. But later on it catches up with me. Have fun!!
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Old 09-17-2010, 06:10 PM
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Good luck, Jen!!!
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Old 09-17-2010, 09:05 PM
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You go girl! Excited for you Jennifer!
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You will do awesome, Jen!! Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Sooo proud of you, girl!
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Old 09-17-2010, 10:21 PM
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You're going to do great! 5Ks are so much fun!
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Old 09-17-2010, 11:26 PM
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Jenn, I am sooooo proud of you! Just think of how far you have come since last year!! You can do it!!!
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Old 09-17-2010, 11:51 PM
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5ks are so fun! Just take it easy starting off and you'll cruise to the finish!
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