First 5k run

[Anonymous]

A friend of mine is inviting me to join their group in color run. I am very interested but no an athletic type of person. I wanted to join for fun but worried that I may not able to finish it. How far is a 5k? Do I need to train before joining this event? I occasionally walk during warm weather. Tia.

[Anonymous]

5k = 3.1 miles. Start slow and push through the first mile, it will get better. Your breathing will even out and your body will stop wanting you to stop. You can stop and walk but try not to until after the 1st mile and try to keep the walking to only a few seconds.

Best why to train is the run everyday. There is an app called couch to 5k, you can get it and follow the directions. Or go out when the sidewalks get cleared and run to a point you set prior to starting and back. Do that for 2-3 days and continue to move the point. I ran my first 5k without training in 35mins.

[Anonymous]

Why is this in "Beauty and Fashion?" It should be moved to the "Health and fitness" forum.

[Anonymous]

OP please hit the "report" button on your original post and ask Jeff to move this to "Health and fitness."

[Anonymous]

Color run is SO easy in terms of the 5k. You can walk the entire way (plenty do). Don't feel like you have to run or even jog.

I did it last year and it was a lot of fun.