5K Training
5K training isn't all that daunting compared to training for other distance races. There are different 5K training guides to match your level of expertise. Check out these great 5K training guides and tips.
How Advanced 10K Training Works
How to Train for Your First Marathon
What's happening when you get a second wind?
Is it possible to run a marathon backward?
How Barefoot Running Shoes Work
10 Tips for Maintaining Your Motivation to Run
5 Tips for Motivation to Start Running
How Hitting the Wall Works
How Bungee Speed Training Works
How Circuit Training Works
How Interval Training Works
Does strength training help your heart and lungs?
How Ab Workouts for Runners Work
How Core Strength Training for Runners Works
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So, you're thinking about running a 5K race. If you've never run one before, those 5 kilometers might seem incredibly daunting. But countless others have done it before, and just a little bit of advice can help you get off of the couch and through the finish line.
By Meghan E. Smith
Out of fear, need for food or fun, humans have been loping long distances since the beginning of time. But we still need to train for a 5K. How's it done?
By Nicholas Gerbis
If you run 15 to 40 miles per week, you're an intermediate runner. If you'd like to increase your speed for your next 5K, how should you train?
By Meredith Bower
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If the most exercise you've had lately is walking from the sofa to the fridge and clicking through television channels, then you need a plan. But how can couch potatoes get the motivation to go running and even train for a 5K?
By Meredith Bower