What To Expect From Your First 5K

Making the decision to run your first 5K could be your first step to a total fitness

overhaul. It could be the end of a long-term fitness goal. Or the start of a serious

relationship with running. Here’s our list of helpful hints to make the bet of your

first 5K!

 

-You don’t have to run the whole 3.1 miles. Just because it’s a 5K run, don’t feel

pressure to keep up a running pace the entire time. Add some walking to your run

and you’re still gonna get over the finish line with your head held high.

 

– Rest; don’t run the day before your 5K. Give your muscles a break before you push

your limits. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated during all 3.1 miles.

 

-Drink plenty of fluids and eat something light the morning of your run.

 

-During the run, start at a pace that you feel comfortable with. Don’t feel pressure

from other runners to quicken your pace from what you feel comfortable with. It’s

your 5K so take it at your own speed and time.

 

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