5K Training

To successfully run a 5K, you need a training plan.  With the right plan, you can complete a 5K in a matter of weeks.

Here are some key principles of training for a 5K:

• Start out slow, especially if you are a beginning runner!  You’ll be doing more walking than running at first.
• Increase your weekly running distance gradually!  This is crucial for avoiding injuries, and will keep you on track to completing your training goals.
• Don’t focus much (or at all) on time (i.e., how fast you are running), especially when you’re just starting out.  In fact, it’s often best not to wear a watch so you don’t think about time.
• Have fun!  You want the entire 5K running experience, from your first day running to race day, to be enjoyable.