Want to run a fast 5K? You don’t need to run the volume that you’d do for marathon training, but you’ll require speed and stamina to run fast for what feels like a very long time. Training for a fast ...

The 5K is one of those sweet-spot races: It’s a great starter race for new runners yet it tests the speed limits of even ...

Set your sights on a new PR with our 5k training plan for intermediate runners, featuring easy runs, tempo runs, and speed work. The path to a personal best is paved with persistence and the right ...

Training for a faster 5K race is a great short-term goal for all runners, even those who love marathons or half marathons. First, you can quickly celebrate the results of your training—there is an ...

When it comes to staying committed to a fitness routine, setting goals is crucial. And training for a road race is a fun and rewarding goal to work toward whether you’re looking for a challenge or are ...

If you can walk a mile in 20 minutes or less, then you can very well finish a 5K in an hour just by walking. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t train for it. All you’ll need to cross the finish line ...

Adding strength training to your calendar when you’re gearing up for a half or full marathon makes sense to protect your joints over all those miles and to help build your stamina to last for the main ...

It’s not just you—more and more people are taking up running: Fitness-tracking app Strava saw a four percent increase in runs logged in 2023 and New York Road Runners, organizer of the New York City ...

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