Racing
Can You Walk a 5K?
If you’ve been considering participating in a 5K race but aren’t quite sure if you’re up for running, you may be wondering: Can you walk a 5K? Yes, walking a 5K is not only possible […]
5K racing
Racing
How to Pick the Right Race to Run
Having a race on your calendar is great motivation to keep running. But it’s important to pick the right race to run so you don’t start to regret your decision. If you’re not excited about […]
Racing
5 Common Racing Mistakes to Avoid
A running friend made a classic first’s timer racing mistake in her marathon last year. She felt so good during her first mile, that she dropped her pace to about 30 seconds faster per mile […]
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 […]
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 […]
Training
How Long Does It Take to Train for a 5K?
If you’re interested in running a 5K (3.1 miles) race, you may be wondering how long you need to train for a 5K to be ready for it. Your training time for a 5K race […]
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 […]