Racing
5K Racing Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’re running your first 5K or it’s been a while since your last road race, it’s important to plan ahead so you don’t make some common 5K racing mistakes. To calm your race anxiety […]
5K racing
Training Schedules
4 Week 5K Training Plan for Beginners
This 4 week 5K training plan for beginners is perfect for those who want to be ready for a 5K race in about a month. It’s intended for beginner run/walkers who want to build up […]
Racing
How to Train for and Run a 5K Race
Running your first 5K is an exciting and achievable running goal for most people, even those who are new to running or may have never run a race before. A 5K race is 5 kilometers […]
Racing
Running Etiquette Rules for Racing
If you’re new to running in road races, you may not be familiar with some of the rules – both stated and unwritten. While many veteran runners love to see new runners joining the sport, […]
Training
4 Week Intermediate 5K Training Schedule
If you’ve signed up for a 5K race that’s a month away and you haven’t been specifically training for it, you still have time to run a brag-worthy race time. This four-week intermediate 5K training […]
Racing
Can I Run a 5K Without Training?
Did you sign up a 5K race and didn’t have time to train? Or is there a 5K race in a couple of weeks that you’d like to run, but you’re not sure if you’d […]
Racing
How to Put on a Race Bib
Putting on your race bib correctly is an essential step to having a great race. It’s important that race officials see your race number so they know that you’re an official participant. And if you […]
Racing
8 Week Advanced 5K Training Schedule
This easy-to-follow 8 week advanced 5K training schedule (below) is for experienced 5K runners. It’s particularly useful for runners who are hoping to run a personal best in the 5K. If you don’t have 8 […]
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 Schedules
6 Week Intermediate 5K Training Schedule
If you’ve already run a 5K race, you may be hoping to set a new personal record (PR) in your next one. If the race is at least six weeks away, this 6-week intermediate 5K […]