Step 6 of 6 · 5K Running Plan
First km slower than excitement
First km slower than excitement — step 6 of 6 in 5K Running Plan. Sleep and a familiar breakfast beat a new super-shoe you have never run in. If you used walk breaks in training, you may use them here.

Free health & fitness tip: First km slower than excitement (step 6 of 6 from "5K Running Plan").
Sleep and a familiar breakfast beat a new super-shoe you have never run in. If you used walk breaks in training, you may use them here.
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You'll need
- Tapered
- Nothing new on race day
- First km calm
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