Beginning a 5K Running Program
The running bug can hit, and hit hard. Once someone has the desire to run in their first race they can’t wait to get started training. One of the biggest mistakes made is getting started too quickly and increasing their risk of injury. Some of these types of new injuries can sideline a runner for weeks. And, when a runner is new, this kind of discouragement can extinguish the running flame forever.
Instead, it’s much wiser to start with a 5k beginning running program that puts you on the right track, so to speak. Remember, that the voyage of a 1000 miles starts with one step. The same is true of wanting to run races or even marathons. Before running you have to learn to walk and before walking you must learn to crawl. So before marathons let’s learn to run a 5k well. The concepts will help you to continue your running career in health and with the smallest amount of injury possible.