New Year's Resolution: Run a 5K
The Washington area is full of runners and running events.
Running is an inexpensive and flexible way to keep a new year's resolution to get more active or lose a few pounds. The Washington area is lucky to have great outdoor running options and plenty of events to train for if you need a deadline to help you meet your goal. The Mayo Clinic offers a free online training schedule developed by Olympian Jeff Galloway to get you 5K run ready in just seven weeks, even if you are a beginner. A 5K run is 3.1 miles. "Don't be daunted by the distance. A 5K run is a great distance for a beginner. And you can prepare for a 5K run in just two months," according to the Mayo Clinic website. With the training schedule in-hand, you can pick a local race seven or eight weeks in advance and start working toward …
