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 […]
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Racing
How to Finish Strong in Running Races
Although most of us runners aren’t going to lose out on money or medals if we get beat in the final stretch of a race, it’s still very satisfying and thrilling to finish strong in […]
Racing
7 Reasons to Run a Race
Running races can be a fun, motivating, and confidence-boosting experience, but some runners are hesitant to enter their first road race. If you need convincing, here are some reasons to run a race, whether it […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
How Long Does it Take to Run a Half Marathon?
“I’m running my first half marathon. How can I estimate my half marathon time?” Finishing times for most half marathons (13.1 miles) range from a little over an hour for elite runners to 3+ hours […]
Racing
5 Fun Theme Races to Try
Theme races are all the rage right now, from down-and-dirty obstacle course races to middle-of-the-night electric runs. If your regular running routine is starting to bore you, try shaking things up with one of these […]
Training Schedules
8-Week Intermediate 10K Training Schedule
So you’ve already run at least one 10K (6.2 miles) road race and now you’re ready for your next goal: Improving your time. To achieve a personal record (PR) in the 10K, you’ll definitely need to add speed training […]
Racing
What is a PR or Personal Record?
Once you’ve run your first road race, you have a PR, or a “Personal Record.” It refers to your best time in a race of a specific distance. So, if you run a 5K race […]
Racing
How Can I Avoid Slowing Down at the End of Races?
Unlike elite runners, most of us aren’t going to lose money or a prize if we get beat in the final stretch of a race. But it still can be thrilling and gratifying to finish […]
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
6-Week Advanced 10K Training Schedule
This 6-week advanced 10K training schedule is designed for runners who have race experience and are looking to improve their 10K race time. You should be able to comfortably run up to 6 miles to […]