How I did it: Training slowly... building up gradually, until I completed 5K without realising I had reached it.

Started running as a complete beginner, running for 1 minute, walking for 30 seconds. By the second week I was running for 5 minutes and walking for 30 seconds (6 times in one session).

By end of 3rd week, ran 5K without stopping.

Lessons & tips: Train slowly, build up gradually. Don't worry about speed - that comes eventually

Resources: www.runnersworld.co.uk

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Aug 03, 05:13AM PDT | 0 comments | 3 cheers