Having trouble running your first 5K or 10K? Ever wonder how some runners can keep running as if they weren’t getting tired? For beginners, long distance running can be an intimidating and exhausting challenge but the trick isn’t to jump straight into long runs, but to build up to it.

You’ve crossed the finish line and reached your goal of completing a 5k run - congratulations. This is an achievement to be proud of. However, don't think all your efforts stop here. You need to have a post-race game plan that matches your pre-race preparation to get the most out of your exercise, especially if you want to continue your running hobby into the future and live injury free.