My First Ever 5 Mile Race... I Wasn't Ready For This! // Smalley 5 Bells

I'd never raced 5 miles before, so the Smalley 5 Bells was a completely new challenge for me. The day didn't get off to the best start when I struggled to find the race HQ and wondered if I'd even make it to the start line! Fortunately, everything changed once I arrived. This turned out to be one of the friendliest races I've done. The organisation was excellent, the marshals were fantastic throughout the course, and despite the challenging hills, I really enjoyed every mile. Come along as I tackle my first ever 5-mile race, see how I handled the climbs, and find out whether I managed to achieve the result I was hoping for. If you've run the Smalley 5 Bells before, let me know what you thought of it in the comments! If you enjoy running videos, race vlogs, parkruns and trail adventures, don't forget to like the video and subscribe for more. === You can follow me on Strava, here:   / strava   === Please like and SUBSCRIBE for more fun running content.    / @markg99   #Smalley5Bells #5MileRace #Running #RaceDay #RunVlog #RunningCommunity #UKRunning #RoadRunning #HillyRace #RunningMotivation #Garmin #GoPro #RaceVlog #First5Mile