Beginners should spend 2-3 months training for a 5k while experienced runners can prep in 2-3 weeks. Optimal training plans include a combination of endurance and interval runs. It's important to also ...

Every runner starts somewhere. For me, it began with an accident—a step off a curb that twisted some tendons in my ankle, leaving me injured and on crutches for a few weeks. I was in graduate school, ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: The above video is about a 5K in Cedar Park. All throughout the year, Austin hosts a number of different marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks for runners to participate in. Whether ...

There's a reason runners love the 5K distance. It's not too long, but it's not too short, either. A 5K is just a little over three miles (3.1, to be exact), and it’s actually a great distance for ...

If you want to perfect your running pace, a 5K series is the perfect thing to sign up for. By regularly putting your fitness to the test, a run series can help you train consistently. The benefits of ...

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 ...

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 ...