Any training tips for a 5K run???

[jtkratzer]

Runnersworld.com...look for their training plan computer. It allows you to enter what you're running now, what you want to run, and the date of the run and it will put a training schedule together for you.

 

[Bru]

Remember the 10% rule - don't increase your mileage by more than 10% a week. You risk injury if you do more. I increase 10% for two weeks and then reduce 10% in the third week.
Also - if you run on a different surface to what you normally train on you also risk injury.
Get the injury seen to straight away by a physio/biokinetisist.
Remember R.I.C.E for injury treatment : Rest Ice Compression Elevation
There are only two types of runners : those who have injuries and those waiting to get injured.

 

[Gustav]

Results are in - 32.10. I came in 401 out of 948 entrants. Start was a little jammed up.The guy who won ran it in around 16 minutes.
After researching this a bit, it's amazing how mant 5k runs are in my area. Thing is they aren't all list on one site. There's about three or four websites and each one may list different races. I went to the local runners store (Aardvark) and ordered up some Saucony shoes. People there really know thier stuff.

Thanks to everyone who gave advice!

 

[jtkratzer]

Results are in - 32.10. I came in 401 out of 948 entrants. Start was a little jammed up.The guy who won ran it in around 16 minutes.
After researching this a bit, it's amazing how mant 5k runs are in my area. Thing is they aren't all list on one site. There's about three or four websites and each one may list different races. I went to the local runners store (Aardvark) and ordered up some Saucony shoes. People there really know thier stuff.

Thanks to everyone who gave advice!

Where are you in PA? There are tons of 5k/10k runs, and a lot of them are for great causes. My reserve battery "hosts" an annual Wounded Warrior Run in Reading. The Susan Komen run in Philly is one I usually run with the wife, sister-in-law and father-in-law. There are some great trail/mud runs that are more entertaining for how dirty you get rather than running for time.

 

[Baja_Brewer]

Results are in - 32.10. I came in 401 out of 948 entrants. Start was a little jammed up.The guy who won ran it in around 16 minutes.
After researching this a bit, it's amazing how mant 5k runs are in my area. Thing is they aren't all list on one site. There's about three or four websites and each one may list different races. I went to the local runners store (Aardvark) and ordered up some Saucony shoes. People there really know thier stuff.

Thanks to everyone who gave advice!

Check out active.com (no affiliation.) There is a search function that allows you to find "Things to do near you" and if you search for 5k, you'll turn up ALOT of stuff I imagine, and there are usually links to the organizers website. Personally I'm looking to do a 1/2 marathon by next spring, full marathon bu next fall, and an ultra of some sort by the following summer- those are my training goals at least!

 

[Gustav]

Where are you in PA?.

I live in the heart and soul of the Lehigh Valley - Bethlehem,Pennsylvania!

 

[kryolla]

There's also a Victory run at the brewery which will be my first 5k next spring

 

[lustreking]

I live in the heart and soul of the Lehigh Valley - Bethlehem,Pennsylvania!

Are you in the LVHB?

 

[Gustav]

Are you in the LVHB?

Well.......I've only been to one meeting. I do know a few people there.

 

[Marko73]

Gustav, just saw this. Very solid time for your first 5k! Congratulations. I have been running for about two years now and i am trying to get up the nerve to enter a race.

 

[jtkratzer]

Gustav, just saw this. Very solid time for your first 5k! Congratulations. I have been running for about two years now and i am trying to get up the nerve to enter a race.

Go for it. You'll probably not be the fastest, but if you've ever run before in your life, and you're not entering an internationally famous marathon, I can guarantee you won't be last.

 

[Gustav]

A couple of inspirational moments:

Two firefighters in their gear ran holding the American Flag.

A combat wounded Marine, who was missing one leg below the knee and had a prosthetic, finished in under 30 minutes.:rockin:

 

[Zul'jin]

Any training tips for a 5K run???

Yeah. Get a car.
:cross:

 

[Gustav]

Well I ran my second race. It was a St. Patrick's Day race. I ran a 26:22 - shaved almost 6 minutes off my last race time!