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9 Tips for Running Your First 5k

Surprise, surprise! This was a post I had put on my planner agesssss ago, before the thwarting COVID decided to cancel loads of races.

BUT. There are now races cropping up again, and all of these tips will still apply to virtual races as well. Since I think running a 5k is such a great goal, I still wanted to write this for anyone currently working up to a 5k race.

So if you’ve found your way to this blog post, rest assured: these tips apply to 5ks in all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a multiple day event of mini-races, soft start, virtual run from anywhere, or the regular mass start, these 9 tips will be more than helpful for running your first 5k race.

It’s HARD to find good upper body exercises when you have no equipment. Which is precisely why I wrote this 15 minute upper body workout at home for beginners!

Requiring no weights, it still gets the job done. We’ll target your arms, chest, and back in a super efficient and effective home workout.

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When you’re new to running, it may seem like a relatively simple sport. There are no referees, no fancy equipment, and minimal rules. To do it, you simply lace up a pair of shoes and hit the road, right?

Well, yes!

I love running for how simple and inclusive it is. It’s truly a sport that most people can do if they put their mind to it.

But if you are dedicated to becoming a regular runner, knowing a few extra tips will help you a lot along the way.