YAY for 5ks! Ive done two now, they are fun! Just do as fast as you can, then next time try to beat your last goal. I also find it motivating to do the fun runs! Getting tshirts and taking pictures just makes it FUN! I did a glow in the dark one last year, and just finished a Color Run! I am signed up to do a mud run with my dog next month. My goal is to do a 5k each month and increase my speed! Then maybe do something longer next year...