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 […]
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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 […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
6 Things Mentally Strong Runners Don’t Do
You’ve probably met one of those runners that never seem nervous before a race or they don’t complain or talk negatively about running. Maybe you are one of those runners. But, since you are reading […]
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 […]
Racing
6 Ways to Enjoy Racing More
Do you get serious pre-race anxiety, so much that you almost don’t even enjoy racing anymore? It may be time to shake things up and make racing fun again. Here are some things to try so […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
How to Beat a Half Marathon Time Limit
Getting ready for your first half marathon (13.1 miles) race? You may have concerns about finishing before the race’s cutoff time. If you’re a slow runner or run/walker, you most likely have nothing to worry […]
Training Schedules
4 Week Intermediate 10K Training Schedule
This 4 week intermediate 10K training schedule is designed for runners who have previous race experience and are looking to improve their 10K (6.2 miles) time. You should be able to run up to five […]