What a wonderful goal! I live in Arkansas and head up a walk/run clinic called “Women Can Run Arkansas”. We volunteer two days a week to teach women to walk or run a 5k race that we host in Conway, AR at the end of the clinic. It is a wonderful organization and the participation has been phenominal! It’s wonderful to see the happiness in women’s eyes when they accomplish goals way beyond their own expectations, and the encouragement that is given by all the participants is inspiring to say the least. Here is a run down on our twice weekly routines. Maybe you can incorporate these in to your own training: All rountines start with light stretching and a 5 minute brisk walk to warm up. Week 1, walk rapidly 1 min. walk slow for 4, Continue for 30 min. Week 2, walk rapidly 2 min, walk slow 3 min, continue for 30 min. Week 3, walk rapidly 3 min., walk slow 2 min, continue for 30 min. Week 4, walk rapidly 4 min., walk slow 1 min, continue for 30 ,min. Week 5, walk rapidly 5 min, walk slow 1 min, continue for 30 min. Week 6, walk rapidly 6 min, walk slow 2 min, continue for 32 min. Week 7, Walk rapidly 7 min, walk slow 3 min., continue for 30 min., Week 8, walk rapidly 8 min, walk slowly 2 min, continue for 30 min, week 9, walk rapidly 9 min, walk slowly 1 min, continue for 30 min. Week 10, walk rapidly for 30 min. Cool down after each workout and then light stretching. Try to do at least two to three days a week. You’ll be in prime shape for that 5k in no time!