5k on march 18

spectastic
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:10:50 +0000

why don’t you just run a 5k and see for yourself? It’s just 1.1 miles more than 2 miles…

imo, 5k is really not that bad. If you’ve been running 5 days/wk consistently, I guarantee you will crush it (as long as you actually ran, and not power walk or stop and rest).

I think you should try to get a good time. If it’s your first time, aim for 22-25 min. Try to get a feel for your physique. Are you more long distance or a sprinter. If long distance, biking will get your legs in better shape. If you’re a natural sprinter, biking will do you less good. Always hydrate. etc… There’s a lot of info online.

Also, if you do one, you might as well do both… you don’t get sore from running. I have never heard of anyone being sore after running a 5k, especially if they have been running consistently. If anything, it’ll get you into better cardio shape for the next race. Just be careful of injuries, hydrate, and stay motivated.