Training
4 Week Beginner 10K Training Schedule
If you signed up for a 10K race (6.2 miles) that’s about a month away, you still have time to get ready for your race. This 4 week beginner 10K training schedule is designed for […]
Training
Half Marathons & Marathons
10 Marathon Mistakes to Avoid in Your First Marathon
Whether you’re running your first marathon or your tenth, there are a lot of things that could go wrong during your training and racing. Here are some of the most common marathon training and running […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Beginner Marathon Training Schedule
This beginner marathon training schedule (see below) is perfect for a beginner runner or a first-time marathoner whose goal is to finish the 26.2-mile race. To start this beginner marathon training schedule, you should be […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
22-Week Beginner Marathon Training Schedule
This simple 22-week beginner marathon training schedule (see below) gives runners two more training weeks than the 20-week marathon program for beginners. It’s perfect for first-time marathoners who are nervous about the race and want plenty […]
Running Injuries
Strengthening Workout for Runners
Runners of all abilities and experience levels can benefit from strength-training. Doing strength training on a regular basis can improve your endurance, speed, and efficiency, as well as reduce your injury risk. You don’t have […]
Training
7 Tips for Beginner to Run a Faster 5K Race
So you’ve already done your first 5K and now you’ve got a goal for your next one: Beat your finishing time! Many beginner runners run faster 5Ks after their initial one because they feel a lot […]
Training
Cross Country Practice Workouts
Being prepared for your cross country races requires more than just some practice runs on the roads or trails. Incorporating exercises such as plyometrics and agility drills, as well as workouts such as hill intervals, […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Half Marathon Beginner Training Schedule
Congratulations on your decision to train for a half marathon! This 12-week half marathon beginner training schedule (see schedule below) is perfect for a beginner runner, a first-time half-marathoner, or anyone whose goal is to […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Tips for Surviving Marathon Training in Hot Weather
It’s been said that a marathon is a race made up of hundreds of miles, with a 26.2-mile finish. Many marathoners do find that the marathon training to be more difficult and grueling than the […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recovery Runs
Regardless of race distance, recovery runs should be important part of your training. And no matter your running experience, you can reap the benefits—including performance improvement, injury prevention, and faster recovery—of incorporating recovery runs into […]