Have you ever finished last in a race? How did you feel and deal with it?

Question

This year, I am joining cross country for the first time. I was a mid distance runner in track but we had to run the distance workouts and training. My endurance is not that great. I want to know if I finish last in the xc race, how I should feel. Happy that I finished and just do my best next time? Is it okay to slow down alot if you run out of energy and then pick up the pace again? I tried to run 3 miles the other day but my legs were really cramping up and I had to slow down to a walk for a few minutes.

Answer 1

Personally, I've never finished last. If you ever do finish last, just be proud that you finish and try to improve the next time you run.

Answer 2

Ya, I know wut it feels like to finish last in a race. If you are a fresman, it is expected. Not so much for sophmores, juniors, and definately not seniors. All you can do is use it for motivation for your future races! You can never prepare yourself for coming in last, but when it happens, just smile, stay happy, and look forward to your next race!

Answer 3

im a distance runner...one time i did hurdles and i got last..i didnt care..i felt like it was a warmup for the 3200

Answer 4

I just started running. I am very slow but I did finish buena Vista 26.6 / Leadville 25/ Greenland 32/ this year. I am getting ready for the 100 in Leadville. I was way back on the list in finishing,but I finished. I think just finishing is a feat in its self. Maybe you need to talk to some better runners and get some tips? I am focusing on some speed work and leg strengthening. When I finish Leadville I will set my next goal. And if I dont get my buckle this year, I will be back next year.

Last is not bad. Give it your all, enjoy your time on the course!

Good Luck and God Bless :)

Dave

Answer 5

well it wasnt me who got last place. it was a a 10k. 6.2 miles. but well my friends not that fast and she was last by a whole lot. and they had to open the roads back up for drivers. so a police man drove her to the finish line. u probably wont finish last. there r a lot of pple running and they are probably slower than u. just train a lot if ur worried. also find a person the same pace as u and ask them to run with u so u will b tied for last if worse comes to worse.good luck.! i love running!

Answer 6

im not a runner but my coach made me fill in 4 a kid at a meet 1 time and i came in dead last by 5 min. it was horrible. but if ur not runnin wit ppl u dont no who cares u will never see them agian but if u are make jokes about ur self thats what i did