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I'm ready to progress from walking to running. How do I prepare for my first 5k race? 6 Comments Last Updated: 8:45 PM 09/22/09 - The expert: Tony Estes, Fitness in Training (Full Story)

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	Mar 28, 2011 - Sign Up Online for the Bar Association Run/Walk Topeka's Bar Association has been around a long time, but their 5K Run and Walk is a fairly new event. Sign up on the active.com website to get in the race April 30th! http://www.active.com
	Runner's World The magazine source for all things running http://www.runnersworld.com/
	Fitness in Training Follow programs from local running coach Tony Estes http://www.get-fit.org/
	Map My Run Find local running routes and see where runners in your area are charting new courses! You can also create your own account and track your training progress http://www.mapmyrun.com
	Sunflower Striders A non-profit group dedicated to health and well-being, involved in local road runs and helping runners reach their goals http://sunflowerstriders.org/
	Topeka Trail Runners Get information on Topeka Trail Runners and their group runs on area off-road trails. http://www.topekatrailrunners.ning.com