Welcome to a brand new special series of podcasts, brought to you by the Women’s Running Podcast, and sponsored by Vivobarefoot. This is a ten-part special in which we introduce our friend and colleague Cara, who is keen to take on 5K with our help. Run 5K with usFancy joining along? Grab hold of your perfect training plan here. There are lots to choose from, but for our sessions with Cara, we’re taking on the 10-week 5K training plan for beginners.Sign up to our weekly 5K support emails for more advice with your training and a check-in on your progress. You’ll also get a free mini magazine! Cara’s week 9 runs: Run 1: 25 minute runRun 2: 25 minute runRun 3: 28 minute runWhere to runThis week, we check in with Cara as she hits the final few weeks of her plan. She’s keen to find some long stretches that she can use for her runs, but she’s struggling to find somewhere safe, dry and comfortable to run for long periods of time in her village. We talk about the best places to run and how to stay safe on roads.Running and hamstringsAs Cara’s runs get longer, her hamstrings seem to be complaining more. We dig down into what’s causing this and discover a potential lifestyle culprit… More supportSign up to our weekly 5K support emails for more advice with your training and a check-in on your progress. You’ll also get a free mini magazine!  Links• This series is sponsored by Vivobarefoot. Find out more about their range, and grab 15% off at the checkout on any pair of shoes with the code WOMENSRUNNING15• Grab hold of your perfect training plan here.• Sign up to our weekly 5K support emails for more advice with your training and a check-in on your progress. You’ll also get a free mini magazine! • Subscribe to Women’s Running today and you’ll save 50%, plus you’ll receive our How To Run 5K magazine absolutely free!• Get bonus content on Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.