How Do I Choose the Best 5K Training Schedule?
The first step in choosing the best 5k training schedule is to determine your current fitness level. Beginner runners will need to build up to this distance over a period of time, while more experienced runners will probably focus on performance and speed during training. A good training schedule should include rest and cross training days, and reflect the goal of the runner, whether it is speed or just to finish the race. The best schedule will also partly be decided by how much time you have between the start of the schedule and the race itself. If this if your first 5k run, it’s important to increase your mileage gradually. Beginners should start with a distance of several kilometers and gradually progress to 5k. If you already run, start with a distance you feel comfortable with. An increase of about a half a kilometer each week is typically a good target. Slowly increasing distance will allow you to build up fitness gradually and can also minimize the chance of an injury from over
