197 miles 5k 8k Hood to Coast Marathon Race running Running Shoes Tips for Your First Race posted by: Lisa Eirene August 12, 2010 When I did my first road race in October 2009 (Run Like Hell 5k) I had absolutely no idea what to expect. None. Reading magazine articles, surfing the web, nothing prepared me for the actual race day. I’ve done a few races now and feel...