5k

Hunter2224
Hunter2224 Posts: 71 Member
edited November 30 in Fitness and Exercise
I am going to run a 5k April 3. However right now I can only run a mile maybe 1 1/2. What would be the best way to train for the 5k?

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  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    Tripling your mileage in 3 weeks is not a good idea. Assuming you could even do it, your risk of injury is very high.

    Is there a time limit on the race? If not, walking is the best option (run some and walk the rest).
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    Training requires more than 2 weeks....

    Slow down, keep running, and walk if you need to. You'll finish.
  • pebble4321
    pebble4321 Posts: 1,132 Member
    Agreed, with only a couple of weeks to go, if you bump up your training dramatically, you are risking injury.
    I suggest you find a comfortable balance of walking and running. Eg. run for 8 - 10 mins, walk for 2 or 3 mins, repeat. Remember that you need to be able to complete the distance, don't bolt out at full speed or you'll be limping by the half way mark.

    For future training, you might like to find a training program (C25K for example) that guides you to gradually build up your endurance. Or, you may not need that, you might just need to slow down and build in walk breaks until your fitness increases.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Sounds like you might be walking past of the race. Nothing wrong with that. Good luck. Also I can run further during a race than I can on my own. You get caught up in the moment and spurred on by everyone else and just keep those feet moving...
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Hunter2224 wrote: »
    I am going to run a 5k April 3. However right now I can only run a mile maybe 1 1/2. What would be the best way to train for the 5k?

    I think you need to set your expectations largely. If you have a smartphone app that allows it then plan to run 500 metres, then walk say 100metres, before repeating.
  • bjaneb
    bjaneb Posts: 50 Member
    C25K is what I am using to train for a 5k.I know I will not be ready for my first one on April 2, but I will just run and then walk as needed.
  • Hunter2224
    Hunter2224 Posts: 71 Member
    I guess I should have explained better. I KNOW I can't run the whole thing. I just didn't know if I should just run what I can then walk the rest of the way, or run walk run... You get the picture
  • bebeisfit
    bebeisfit Posts: 951 Member
    Start slow. Most people (me included) get caught up in the initial start of the race that they run too fast and have a hard time the last mile. Run slower to start and you'll finish with some gas in the tank. There will likely be mile markers, so you can pace yourself. and of course, walk as needed. Good luck!!
  • Holly_Wood_888
    Holly_Wood_888 Posts: 268 Member
    Find a business like the Running Room - they have running groups that will Train you on how to increase the length of time running little by little
  • emdeesea
    emdeesea Posts: 1,823 Member
    I didn't train at all, I just did it. I ran/jogged for about half of it and walked when I needed to.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Hunter2224 wrote: »
    I guess I should have explained better. I KNOW I can't run the whole thing. I just didn't know if I should just run what I can then walk the rest of the way, or run walk run... You get the picture

    Don't over think it. Run what you can, when you get tired walk, if you feel like running again, do. I usually always walk the hills.
  • Hunter2224
    Hunter2224 Posts: 71 Member
    Thanks the last time I did a 5k over 2 years ago my time was 38:49, so I'm hoping I can beat that.
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