5k Dash versus a "Fun Run"

It sounds more like a catchy name to me, with the 1 mile fun run for those
who don't want (for whateer reason) to do a whole 5k.

If they have past results posted online you could look them up to get the
general idea of what speed/times are happening at a particular event.

And have fun!
bj

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I am new to running and over the last few months have worked up to 3
miles a day. I feel it may be time to try my first 5k 🙂. I found one
coming up in about two weeks though it says there is a 1 mile "fun
run" and a 5k dash. Does that mean the 5k is only for serious
condenders or could a newbie like me run it?

SirDrums said:

I am new to running and over the last few months have worked up to 3
miles a day. I feel it may be time to try my first 5k 🙂. I found one
coming up in about two weeks though it says there is a 1 mile "fun
run" and a 5k dash. Does that mean the 5k is only for serious
condenders or could a newbie like me run it?

all 5k road races I've been to are open to and include a very broad range
of ability. Do whichever one you want to.

Cheers,
--
Elflord

SirDrums said:

I am new to running and over the last few months have worked up to 3
miles a day. I feel it may be time to try my first 5k 🙂. I found one
coming up in about two weeks though it says there is a 1 mile "fun
run" and a 5k dash. Does that mean the 5k is only for serious
condenders or could a newbie like me run it?

Thanks!

Sometimes even experienced runners want to test their speed and will
run the mile, just to see how fast they can do it. I know there are a
couple of pretty big 1 mile road runs around the country. Most people
will do the 5k if you are running 3 miles a day (basically a 5k) you
can do the 5k. But really its your choice.

John

I think they use a 5k as a math thing to train for faster or under 3 hr
marathon.

newtonomics or something.

SirDrums said:

I am new to running and over the last few months have worked up to 3
miles a day. I feel it may be time to try my first 5k 🙂. I found one
coming up in about two weeks though it says there is a 1 mile "fun
run" and a 5k dash. Does that mean the 5k is only for serious
condenders or could a newbie like me run it?

Thanks!

Sometimes when a 1 mi is paired with a 5k like that, the 1 mi may be for
kids. Sometimes one of the races or one of the divisions may not have
times. We have a 5k/10k dog dash for people (runners, walkers, whatever)
with or without dogs, and a 1k for kids.

If you look at the race announcement, it might be obvious (or not). But,
for sure, the 5k should be for anyone of whatever level.

Go for it! Have fun! Congratulations on your progress.

Dot

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"The goal is training and adaptation, not destruction and injury."
- John Hardy
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