Short and snappy, 5K races are the perfect distance for beginners targeting a first race – but an equally satisfying summer target for a speed-demon with more racing experience. This is the destination for all things 5K – all the schedules, guides

and music, and fields of up to 10,000 runners. Still, there are advantages in going small, too: you’ll probably find that a low-key event is easier in terms of travel and getting to the start, for instance.Races are usually advertised in local sports centres

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Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5Six months ago, Philippa Braidwood, Kerry Neale and Phil Wilson were complete beginners. On April 18, all three successfully completed the Flora London Marathon. We caught up with them, and their coach Keith Anderson

at marathon pace, 1M at 10K pace. Total time should be 4-5 mins longer than target race time.Key session for half-marathon races: 13 miles with 2M at marathon pace, 3M at half-marathon pace, 1M at marathon pace, 1M at 10M pace, 1M at marathon pace, 2M at half

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