Category Archive: Sports and Recreation

There are three parts of running a 5k: Falling in love and deciding that you want to run the race, the race itself when you are ready, and of course, in between, the most interesting, challenging, and fun part - the training for a 5k.
By the time you finish reading this article, you will know when and how to train for a 5k in order to get the best of you on the race day.

First thing first, we will start by constructing a 5k training schedule. You will understand why you should train some, rest other days and what kind of activities should be done on days not scheduled for running.

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So, you’ve started your journey of running a 5k. That’s awesome!

But before you get hyped up, let’s take a look on all the negative stuff that may occur. It’s better to hear them now, familiarize with the types of injuries that may occur, know what to do in order to prevent them.

Naive as it may sound to some, running a 5k is certainly not a joke. I stated this couple of times in the previous posts, I’m about to do that time and time again.

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So you have decided to run a 5k. Or at least you’re looking into the possibility of it. Great, you have a nice little adventure in front of you.

In this post you will find many simple 5k running tips on pretty much everything about a 5k run, and what’s more important you will learn couple of things when training for a 5k.

Especially if you’re still a beginner, these 5k running tips will surely help you finish across the line, or chase the stopwatch if that’s your goal.

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So the question is what can you gain from this 5k race? How this race is going to manifest on your way of living, your lifestyle, mindset.

I’ve came up with a couple of things, and would love to let you know what I’ve experienced, and what makes this race (and more so, the preparation for it) such a jewel.

Because, believe me, running a 5k is one of the best things you can come up with. Marathon and even a half-marathon can be challenging thing to do on the very start. So a 5k run is probably the best fit.

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Believe me when I say I am not the strongest athlete but I do intend on pushing my body and mind to the limits as I intend to climb Kilimanjaro.

I have recently started training to climb Kilimanjaro but there is a whole list of other things to organise before I head for the summit, including documentation and vaccinations.

I have put together a few tips that should make planning your Kilimanjaro climb easier.

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