Want to Run a 5K? Try This Beginner's Guide!

March 08, 2018 "Find what motivates you. Post your reasons for making a change where you'll see them most often. If your reasons change as time goes on, make changes to your list." — Philip T. Hagen, M.D. Move More Want to run a 5K? Try this training guide! Looking for a new fitness challenge? With spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to sign up for a 5K race! Running 3.1 miles may seem daunting if you're a rookie, but it doesn't need to be. This beginner's training guide takes you step by step to help build mileage and endurance the smart way. Follow this schedule and you'll be ready for race day in just two months. Start slowly and get motivated to move! Check out this 5K plan » Healthy Eating Ethnic food: 6 healthy options You can enjoy your favorite foods and try new flavors on the Mayo Clinic Diet — you just need to be smart about your choices. These suggestions will help you savor a range of cuisines while keeping calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium under control. Consider these pointers the next time you get takeout or go out to eat at a restaurant. Try these healthy ethnic meals » Today's Cooking Tip Easy recipe: Peach honey spread Want a new way to enjoy more fruit? Try this peach honey spread. Slice up one fresh peach and put the pieces in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mash with a fork until the mixture is the consistency of chunky applesauce. Serve as a topping for whole-grain pancakes or French toast, or over roasted chicken or pork. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Asthma & Allergic Asthma - See Symptoms & Treatment Info Allergic Asthma is a Type of Asthma. Learn More & See a Treatment Option. Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. Help For Adult Depression Discover A Treatment Option For Major Depressive Disorder Today. Osteoporosis Information Treatment Is Available To Help Manage Postmenopausal Osteoporosis BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Thursday March 08, 2018. Copyright 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy