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Someone I know is really interested in fitness. In the fall they are going to go into cross country (it is now only 3 weeks away). They will have to run 5km. They already run fairly often typically 5km in distance like 1 to 3 times a week, but were wondering about how much they should train if they want to do really well in cross country. They want to be able to run their absolute fastest. They were also wondering about some possible fitness or running tips. Like hill training? or diet? or how to get strong stomach exercises? Anything would be of help!!! Oh and they need to get fast and in top physical shape in 3 weeks!!! Thanks!!
run the 5k once a day 4-5 days a week. don’t do it every day because then you will burn yourself out and never have time to recover. drink lots of water before you run not to get cramps, then do a 3-5 minute jog as a warm up. after that stretch out. you should stretch out after the warm up and not before (remember this because stretching out before is almost useless) when you are done with your workout then do a cool down (same as the warm up) and stretch again not to be sore the next day. get a watch to time yourself and preferably do this at a nearby track at a high school. make sure your running shoes aren’t very old and worn out. a eat stuff with protein and after your workout drinking a glass of chocolate milk can help you muscles recover quicker then normal. good luck with running

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