The three-kilometer race is perfect for a family who wants to engage in a physical activity and at the same time experience bonding time.

But for people who want to take running to the higher level, it is important for a runner to embark on a training program to ensure
he’s fit to run and finish the event. According to www.brianmac.co.uk, training for the three-kilometer race The basic thing to do is get enough sleep ( six to eight hours) and stay healthy.

Workouts should be done in three phases namely easy, medium and hard for three weeks. On the fourth week, the focus is on
active recovery and tests to monitor the training program..

Acclimatizing is also important for runners so the body can easily adapt to the conditions prevailing in the environment. It is also
important to get the adequate amount of sleep to ensure you’ll be mentally and physically ready for the race.

Choosing the right equipment (shoes, shorts, singlet, etc) for running is important to make you comfortable .

A runner should not also forget to engage in carbo-loading before a race. For a three-kilometer competition, a runner is advised engage in light carbo-loading one hour before the race.