DAY 47: PRE-RACE REPORT

Greetings,

Tomorrow is the big day and I am super excited! My first 5K race!

However, I won't be approaching it as a race, per se, because I'm not running to win, or to compete against other runners. But I have set some goals for myself.

Goals for my First 5K:

1. Not to go out too fast. Advice from several fellow RWBF formites. (Runner's World Beginner's Forum)
2. To finish.
3. To have fun.

Simple. No finishing time goals. No pacing strategies. Just to do what I've been doing for the past 7 weeks: just run and have fun doing it.

I didn't do anything special to prepare for Saturday, but I skipped all the 'hard' cross-training at the gym. And I kept my morning runs to 2 miles, so I should be well rested for tomorrow. I feel great, no aches or pains, and my legs feel strong, literally. My quads are getting stronger and unfortunately bigger. My jeans are feeling a bit tighter around the quad area, but it's all good.

A few people have asked me what I'm wearing and if I bought a new running outfit for the occasion. My response? No new or special running outfit. Just something I've been running in thus far. I did get a new running skirt this week that I love, but I won't be wearing it.

Bottom line: I'm all set for tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to it.

Wish me luck,

Almost Thirty