Training for Your First 5K? Avoid These Common Mistakes

In this video, learn what not to do when training for your first 5K race.

Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD

Updated on November 30, 2023

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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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