First 5k this week... any advice?

petersek06
petersek06 Posts: 3 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm running in my very first 5k this Friday. Any advice on what to expect, what I should do this week to prepare for it, and what I should eat the day of? The race is at 6pm after work.

I've been running on the treadmill for a few months but have usually avoided outdoor running due to bad knees.

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  • Nurse_krissy
    Nurse_krissy Posts: 102 Member
    Have fun! It's only 3.2 miles, so you don't need to do anything special for prep since it'll take you under an hour. Just don't try anything new that day (shoes, food, etc). Stick with what's been working for you in the gym leading up to this.

    Congrats! It's a huge milestone for a new runner. Once you accomplish this, it's easy to get hooked! I'll be doing a 12k next month and am a little more nervous about that one than I was for my first 5k!
  • czmmom
    czmmom Posts: 236 Member
    I would try running outside sometime this week. Running on the treadmill is very different from running outside. Good Luck!!

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