Silly running newb / 5K / Couch 2 5K question

[otowngirl]

My best friend convinced me to sign up for our city's Turkey Trot (5K), which is Thanksgiving morning.  I am in the middle of Couch to 5K.  So far, my workouts haven't gotten me to do a full 5K; the most I've done is 2.5ish miles (not running the whole time, obviously).  For my 5K, do y'all think I should just stick with my program and just add however many intervals I need to go the distance?  Or should I push myself and just see how far/long I can run?  (I'm inclined not to do this, since I tend to get discouraged easily and quit the program. This is my 4th or 5th attempt at C25K!)

Obviously this is a silly question. Would love some feedback, though!

[sassystace]

I would run/walk intervals as best I could to finish. If you feel good, run more than you walk. I started with C25K more than 2 years ago and am still running (and sometimes run/walking). Just go out and have fun at the race!

[katinthehat]

I'd do run/walk intervals

[gt7301b]

I'd stick with the program, but you should be able to push through the last .7 on race day no problem.

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Nov 25, 2013 10:25:00 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

I'd stick with the program, but you should be able to push through the last .7 on race day no problem.

I agree with this, force yourself to follow the program for the first 2 miles, then run/walk as needed. You'll have fun!