About Fitness: Training Plan for Your First 5K Run

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Training Plan for Your First 5K Run Soon spring will bring charity runs and walks. Are you ready to pound the pavement? Use this eight-week training program to get ready for your first 5K run. See More About:  5k training  running for beginners  get started with running What Causes Itching During Exercise? Itching and skin irritation during exercise can be caused by a a variety of reasons. Most are minor, but some can be related to a more serious condition. See More About:  coaching tips  home fitness  exercise physiology Office Stretches Sitting in front of a desk every day can wreak havoc on your body, especially since most of us don't have the best posture. Hunching the shoulders and slumping in your seat can cause back pain, headaches, tension and tightness in your back, neck and shoulders. The following stretches target the muscles of the back, neck and shoulders as well as the hips and glutes. Taking time to do some of these stretches throughout the day can help increase flexibility and reduce tension and stress. See More About:  office stretches and exercises  flexibility workouts  yoga workouts Training to Failure - it's a Good Thing Weight training and bodybuilding training programs often use the term "train to failure." So what exactly does it mean? See More About:  weight training techniques  muscle building  weight training programs Fitness Ads Weight Training Fitness Training Fitness Exercises Strength Training 5K Training Schedule Featured Articles What is Swayback? How Often Should You Do Yoga? More Parks = Less TV   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Get in Training 8-Week Plan to Start Swimming Train to Walk a Half Marathon Train for a Century Ride Advertisement