There’s no shortage of complicated ways to run faster over 5k. Threshold sessions, floating reps, pace bands, heart rate caps – all worth looking into, but it’s all too easy to overcomplicate things ...

When it comes to long-distance running, it's all about the prep work. First, you need to build up your base mileage, then you need to train your body for the long haul. We took on the latter and ...

Despite being “short” from a distance runner’s standpoint, the 5K and 10K are difficult race distances to master. The 5K requires you to run at close to maximum effort for 3.1 miles, which usually ...

Training for your first or fastest 5K doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right mix of running workouts, strength training, and recovery, you can progress safely while enjoying the process. From ...

I just ran my first 5K at 38-years-old, and was super nervous. These five things made race day feel much less stressful.

Traditional long distance running can be time consuming and usually doesn’t involve higher intensity sprints. Interval running can help you achieve results while still fitting your lifestyle needs.

High-intensity interval runs come in many flavors, but in nearly all of them, the recovery intervals between hard efforts consist of slow jogging or passive rest. But so-called new intervals are an ...