My first 10k race tomorrow

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Am nervous. About the fact that it's my first event rather than the distance. Any tips ?

[emummy]

Arrive in plenty of time - toilet queues can be long! If it's a long time since breakfast take a wee snack. Wear your usual kit, no brand new stuff. And have fun! Hope it goes well and you enjoy it

[yomellamoHelly]

Try not to get swept along by the pack at the start. Hang back until you find your groove. Then you can speed up. (My mistake a couple of weeks. Second half was SO hard.)

[MyFriendsCallMeOh]

Agree with yomellamo. I did my first 10 a couple of months ago and some runners started off at a sprint. It's difficult to keep at a slower pace when you're being overtaken so much and you feel like you'll come in hours behind everyone else. If you listen to music, try and put something slow on your playlist first to regulate your speed. Enjoy it!

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Thanks all! I had a blast, and ran my fastest mile, 5k and 10k , came in at 56:25

[MyFriendsCallMeOh]

Well done!

[emummy]

Fantastic OP, well done!

[BlueChampagne]

Brilliant - well done you!

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Thanks, am chuffed

Made a few mistakes, my clothing was too warm and I should have carried water but not a bad result at all

[mollyonthemove]

Excellent result! I did my first ever last October and sobbed like a baby when I finished

[Fisharefriendsnotfood]

Molly I cried when o saw kids holding a banner and they weren't even my kids