Advice for first 5k race needed..and blisters - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

Ding · 06-16-2005, 12:58 PM

hello, i've put myself in for my first running race, its 5K and its in 10 days. i've been training for it for about 2 months by running gradually increasing distances about 2/3 times a week. (i started off with 1K, then increased it every week. most recently i've been running about 4K at a time).

i wondered if theres anyone here with experience on preparing for races. e.g. how near to the race should I continue training up until? i was thinking that i'll continue running up until maybe the friday (the race is on the sunday), so i'll be rested for the race.

also, i have a problem with blisters on my feet. i keep seeming to find that i could quite happily go on running physically, but i end up having to stop because of the pain in my feet. anyone have any tips on how to avoid them?

thanks

star_shine_2010 · 06-16-2005, 01:04 PM

I used to run cross country. What shoes are you using? I used to get horrible blisters and shin splints until I went to a store called Fleet Feet (In CA)...it was something like that. They watched the way that I walked and jogged and recommended shoes good for me. They were Saucony and cost about $120, however I ran everyday in those shoes for a year with no blisters!

I would say you're doing good right now at training. I wouldn't try to increase your distance since the 5k is soon. I would just keep running what you are. When you get into the race, something just pumps through your body and you don't even realize how far you're capable of running.

you'll do good, don't fret. Keep hydrated!

Ding · 06-17-2005, 04:36 AM

thanks for the help, as far as my shoes go i just run in my trusty reebok running shoes. they're usually fine but i may have to consider getting something like you suggested if the blisters dont improve!

jv109 · 06-17-2005, 06:31 AM

There are plenty of 5K training plans out on the web. Just do a search. I've done a few 5K's myself and have always taken it easy the week leading to the weekend (5K's usually run on weekend). Definitely the day before. Like Star_Shine says, make sure you are in the right running shoes for you! Don't go by price tag or look, go to a real running store (i.e. Fleet Feet) . Which 5K is this? Good Luck!

Ding · 06-17-2005, 07:04 AM

Thankyou i'll do that.
its just a local one in my town, they do them every year when its the carnival, sort of a fund raising thing.