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If you’re thinking of entering a
5k run, there
are a number of things you’ll need to consider before you post off your application form.
A 5k
run is within most people’s capabilities if
you’re healthy and have no major illnesses or injury problems.
A check up at your
doctors might be the first thing you do and if you
have any injuries, you’ll need to get a physiotherapist to sort them out.
Secondly you’ll
need to invest in a good quality pair of running
shoes. If you can get to a specialist running store that
has running gait testing equipment, then I thoroughly recommend that you do so.
Once you’ve bought
your running shoes, wear them in for at least a
week around the house, BEFORE you try running in
them.
Thirdly you’ll need
to follow a running
schedule, designed for your level of ability.
‘5K Training For
Beginners’ is a good choice. It features 4
starting points for you to choose from, as well as loads of up to date training advice and
advanced training techniques that help you to improve your fitness whilst spending less time
training.
Finally you’ll need
to choose the 5k
run you’d like to enter. Think about the
location, the terrain (does it contain hills, is it off road etc), how many weeks away is it
and does that allow you enough time to prepare. (depending on your fitness levels, it will
take between 6 – 10 weeks before your first race).
To find your
nearest race, take a look on these websites: -
http://www.runnersworld.com - USA
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk - UK
One last point I
should mention, there are two ways to prepare for a 5k race, you can go it alone or
hire a coach to work with you. If you like the idea of working with a running
coach but don’t want to pay upwards of $50.00 per session, have a look at ‘5k
Training For Beginners.’ It’s one of the most effective 5k training schedules for
beginners available on the internet. Click here to find out more - Couch to
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