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Crap...mile to 5k in 9 days?

lukeout007
lukeout007 Posts: 1,237 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So...I have my first 5k scheduled for June 16th. I just realized I only have 9 days to get ready and I haven't run at all in about 3 weeks. 3 weeks ago it had been a few weeks as well and I could only do about a mile before I gave up. If I run daily is there any chance of going from being able to do 1 mile to a 5k in 9 days?

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  • alikat42
    alikat42 Posts: 213 Member
    That sounds like a recipe for injury to me.

    There is no harm in walking part (or all!) of a 5K. You aren't in contention for placing, so your time only matters to you.
  • kgprice11
    kgprice11 Posts: 749 Member
    That sounds like a recipe for injury to me.

    There is no harm in walking part (or all!) of a 5K. You aren't in contention for placing, so your time only matters to you.

    I totally agree your muscles let alone body are not going to be up to the task unless you have trained for awhile which you have not. Therefore you can swallow your pride and run maybe a mile and walk the rest hahaha good luck though
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