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Running a 5k, worried going to be last

27 replies

twirlypoo · 16/10/2015 09:17

Please can someone reassure me im not going to be a laughing stock here?!

I've entered a 5k race to try and motivate myself to start running. I am appalling. Currently doing 13 minute miles with a combination of running / walking.

I have entered the race alone and won't know anyone there, im embarrassed by how unfit I am and how slow I am, but I really want to still do the race because i never stick with anything and I will feel worse if I drop out.

What happens if I'm last? should I just cancel? I'm really nervous and embarrassed and that's now not even next week when the race is!

Argh!!!!

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ExplodingCarrots · 16/10/2015 09:34

I had this worry but then I thought it doesn't matter I'm still beating all the people sat on the sofa. Grin

When it comes to the race you won't worry about it because there'll be lots of people the same as you and like PP said you might have some company.

No one laughs you'll have great support!

Good luck!

celtiethree · 16/10/2015 09:30

Don't cancel. I enter lots of different types of races where I am definately at the back! The support for everyone that takes part is always amazing. I find that people love a trier - those in the race/event that are clearly pushing their own personal limits regardless. You'll find that spectators and race marshals will all cheer you to the end & no on will be laughing at you. I also bet that you'll find others in the same situation as you and you'll have company as you go round!!!