The Boilermaker is the largest 15K road race in the country, but there are plenty of other quality races locally. If you have not participated in a race you should experience one or two before Boilermaker Sunday. Try a 5k (3.2 mile) run. On May 20th, there is an excellent 5k race in Utica, the National Distance Running Hall Of Fame 5k run. Take it easy and walk if you have to. Go with a friend and enjoy the experience.

Here’s your schedule for this week:

• Monday, Day 1 – 4 miles today. Begin at the start line (Culver Ave), run to the corner of Culver and Sherman Drive then back to the starting line.
  
• Tuesday, Day 2 – Rest Day
  
• Wednesday, Day 3 – Pick a course 2 miles up and 2 miles back.
  
• Thursday, Day 4 – Rest Day (Rotate your rest days from previous week however you can keep the same schedule if you prefer)
  
• Friday, Day 5 – A 4mile loop with some light hills, remember to stretch before and after the run.
  
• Saturday, Day 6 – Rest Day
  
• Sunday, Day 7 – (May 18th) National Distance Running Hall of Fame 5K