car or Google Earth on your computer and walk it at a leisurely pace. You should find the distance isn't so frightening any more, plus you'll have the confidence to know that you'll be able to finish the race even if you can't run all of it
The 5K is a perfect distance for the beginner looking to run their first race. But, given that it’s halfway between middle and long distance, it’s also a notoriously difficult distance for the experienced runner to master. Whichever camp you fall
