Getting ready for a 5k

ElizabethS05
ElizabethS05 Posts: 5
in Fitness and Exercise
My friend and I want to run a 5k in May. I am currently not a runner and would like tips on how I can be ready in five months. Does anyone have good tips or ideas?

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  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Check out the Couch to 5K program!
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/index.shtml

    There's also a C25K group on here w/lots of support.
  • ElizabethS05
    ElizabethS05 Posts: 5
    Thanks ready2rock!
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    I have seen a number of people post this one:

    www.c25k.com

    It's a couch to 5K program. I ran my first 5K two years ago and a few months later ran my first 10K and learned to run 10-12K 3-5 days a week.

    It took a year and a half to get there, you just need to start slow and steady, learn to pace yourself. Pacing can feel like your jogging or walking fast but over time your pacing will increase in speed and you will be able to run a 5K non-stop.

    I do hope you find some great information on how to do so, I am more of a run with others to learn kind of girl and was how I got it done myself. If you are the same maybe find a running clinic or group in your area and get started that way :)

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