Racing
Can I Run a 5K?
If you’ve recently started with running, you may have started to think about running your first 5K, or 3.1 mile, race. But you might also be having some doubts and thinking, “Can I run a […]
5K training
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
7 Training Tips for Running Your First 5K or Other Race
Ready to start training to run a 5K or other race? Here are some race training tips to help you get prepared to run your distance with confidence. 1. Wear the right running shoes. Your […]
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 […]
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
7 Tips to Run Faster in a 5K Race
So you’ve already done a 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
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
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 Schedules
8 Week Beginner 5K Training Schedule
This 8 week 5K training schedule is designed for run/walkers who want to build up to running a 5K race (3.1 miles). The program assumes that you can already run/walk (at 5 minute run/1 min […]