Training for and running a 5K not only gives you a workout goal that you’re more likely to stick to, but once you cross that finish line, you’ll get an awesome feeling of accomplishment that may keep you coming back for more.
To get ready for a 5K run, you may know that you need to train regularly and slowly build up your endurance and running time. But in order to train efficiently and safely, you also need to know what not to do before you start.
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Wittstein, J. R. (n.d.). Sprains, strains, and other soft-tissue injuries. American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons.
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