Choosing My First 10K Race!

I am so excited to announce that I've chosen the 10K race that I'll be doing in April, once I complete my 8-week training program!

For someone that's running their first 5K this weekend, running a 10K race is a BIG deal! Not only is the 10K twice as long, but it takes more endurance, increased mental strength, and in this particular race, I'm running solo.

With these things in mind, I wanted to consider all the options, and see which race was best for me!

After doing research on a lot of different races, their terrain, and distance, I finally decided on:

The Oak Island Lighthouse 10K!

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I liked this particular race for so many different reasons!

1. It's at Oak Island! Besides running through Cinderella's Castle in Disney World, I can't imagine more beautiful scenery as I run my first six-miler.

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2. This particular race is a run/walk, so there will be participants at all different paces. I would hate to feel like I was being left behind by everyone else.

3. Since the race takes place at the beach, the terrain is flat. For my first 10k, I was looking for an easy course, where all the elements are on my side.

4. My family has decided to go down the Friday before the race (April 19th,) so we'll be spending the night in Southport. This will be a great opportunity for us to have a nice dinner, go see the beach, and relax before the big race on Saturday morning.

I can't wait!

My first 5K, The Color Run, is this Saturday in Winston-Salem, NC. I'll be posting all kinds of pictures and updates from that, so make sure you're following me on Instagram & Twitter. I'm praying for good running weather!

As always, Have a Sweet Day!