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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.

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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.

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Let’s go over a list of 30 day running challenges!

Anyone else in a running slump?

Or even just trying to run regularly, but struggling to stay motivated?

This spring, something happened to me that hasn’t happened too often: I got injured.

If you haven’t experienced it, plantar fasciitis is a real pain in the butt. The lingering foot pain meant I had to take time off.

Not only did this destroy my exercise habits, it also completely zapped my running motivation. I’ve been seriously struggling to get it back, even now that my foot is fine.

When faced with slumps like this in the past, I’d often sign up for a race; there’s nothing like good ole’ racing fear to motivate you into shape.

But with quarantine, that’s not exactly an option. It’s looking like most races are getting cancelled through the rest of 2020.

So I began looking for a new motivator and have found a pretty compelling one: running challenges!