Walk to 5K and then some...

atamrowski

On March 1st, I walk (not run), my first 5K. I am pretty stoked for it but don't feel like I am ready. Outside of normal walking day-to-day, I have been speed walking on the treadmill a mile a day Fri-Sunday. I understand a 5K is pretty much 3 miles. Gulp. But no worries.

What is the best/effective yet safe way to train for this in two weeks? I got a new pair of shoes that are really comfortable (but I still getting shin splints the last stretch of my treadmill walk).

What type of stretches should I be focused on as well as strength training? I'm new to the gym and some personal issues at home have unfortunately kept me from going to the gym as much as I aimed to go to...