5k Training
Your 5k Training Plan
Want to go from the couch to running your first 5k in just 12 weeks? This 5k training plan will have you ready in no time! We’ll complete 3 runs [...]
New Strength Training Methods to Boost Cross Country Performance
No longer is running for distance seen as a way to improve your 5K or 10K. Today, coaches and trainers use sprinting, speed, power, and explosive plyometric movements to boost [...]
4 New Year’s Resolution Fitness Challenges You Should Try
After you finish all four—you're likely to enjoy one more than the others, which can be the one you continue to pursue—or you might decide to rotate them.
5K Training Program for Non-Runners
I recently completed my first 5K with I took part in the 5K Pump & run at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH in March. I'm not much of a runner...
6 5K Tips for a Great Running Experience
A 5K race can be a great experience for both beginners and experienced runners who are trying to stay in shape for longer races. 5Ks also provide a fun way [...]
Running Tips for True Beginners
Want to go from the couch to running a 5K? Stop looking online and follow the tips below. They can help you run a perfect first race. Use at least [...]
4 Biggest 5K Training Mistakes
A 5K race provides an excellent opportunity for running newcomers to get their feet wet. However, because the distance isn't as daunting as other races, people tend to make lots [...]
Be Ready to Run a 5K in 6-8 Weeks
If you're not a seasoned runner but can jog at least a mile, participating in a 5K event is within your reach. I've put together a 5K training program [...]
The Complete 5K Nutrition Plan
The 5K is an amazing event . . . some people hope to cross the finish line in one piece, while others train hardcore for the sub-20 minute mark (or even...
5 Keys and A Workout Plan for An Awesome 5K
Athletes in all sports and of any ability benefit from following a structured, tailored training program - and even if you are just a walk/jogger, you...