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Train for Your First 5K

Pace, heart rate, VO2 max, and race prediction — the science of running your first 5K

Jack Daniels, Pfitzinger, Strava, Runner's World2026-03-03
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What pace should you train at?

Pace zones turn "run hard" into "run smart." Easy days build the base; hard days sharpen the edge.