It is exactly in 3 days that I will run my first 5k. I picked up my running bib today and it made me realized how excited and nervous I was. Last year this time I did not have slightest interest in running or participating in any 5k. But with determination, will power, and support .. I signed up for this particular race just 2 weeks ago. Initially, I was suppose to run my first 5k in July .. but I figured this could be practice and it would force me to start running some more.
I have a fear about this run because I really want to run the 5k in 45-50 minutes .. I feel as if I won't be able to finish in that time frame. I've been running around Lake Merced a few times this week .. and realized how my time finished wasn't what I really wanted it to be. Maybe because I was running alone .. since there isn't anybody to run with and give support. Friends who ran marathons before tell me that because there are going to be thousands running any marathon .. I will be able to keep up because my adrenaline will be pumping .. which will help me with the run.
The race starts at 8am on Grant/Sacramento on 2/19. If the run goes well .. I anticipate to finish around 8:45-8:50. I won't kill myself for not finishing within that time frame but finish knowing I accomplished a goal for the year.
Will you be running in the race this Sunday? If not ... come to the finish line at Kearney and Sacramento and cheer everybody on! Look for me! I'm number 589!
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