Welcome to the Get Fit Guys, quick and dirty tips to slim down and shape up.

My name is Ben Greenfield, and I'm the Get Fit Guy.

Ah, spring is in the air, and with spring comes running,

especially the extremely popular 5K run, which is perfect for beginners who want to get

their running chops and also for advanced runners who want to lay down some personal records

or do some speed training for a longer distance like a marathon. Training for and racing in a 5K run

can also be a perfect way to add motivation to a stale workout routine,

to spend more time outside in the spring and summer months, and yes, even shed a few extra

pounds for shorts and t-shirt season. But it can also certainly be intimidating to know exactly

what to do to get ready for 5K and what to expect during the event,

especially if it's your first time.

So in this episode, you're going to get my top 10 quick and dirty tips for running a 5K.

And even you running veterans may pick up a thing or two.

And now here are my top 10 tips for running a 5K.

Number one, register.

Now, this may sound simple, but if you reserve a spot and you pay for your 5K, you'll automatically gain more incentive to train.

Knowing that your name is on the registration list or that your friends know you signed up for the race will

really energize you. So take that first step and actually go find an event. Depending on how fit

you are right now, one to three months is sufficient time to prepare. Check the websiteactive.com

or your local running club website, the newspaper, or a local outdoors magazine for a list of

events in your area. Don't just have some random 5K floating up in the clouds, know exactly which

event you're going to do and what the date is. Number two, train about three times a week for

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