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Running your first 5K race is exciting but also can be nerve-racking.
However, while some pre-race jitters are likely going to be unavoidable, having a few expert 5K tips up your sleeve may help calm your nerves and help you feel like a pro on the starting line even if it is your first 5K race.
With that in mind, we’ve put together some top tips for running your first 5K and things to know before your first 5K race so that you can be as prepared as possible, feeling confident and excited on the starting line rather than worried and anxious.
Beginner Tips for Your First 5k
Below are some helpful things to know before running your first 5K race. Perhaps not all of these 5K race tips for beginners will apply to you, but hopefully, you will be able to glean some key takeaways to help you have a great first 5K race.
Get to Know the 5k
It may seem silly, but for runners in…
