The 5K is a staple in many runners’ racing schedules, and training for one comes with its own unique strategies for interval workouts, long runs, nutrition, and recovery. All of these factors are ...

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, ...

Average 5k run times for women in their 40s and 50s, according to Strava. Plus, tips to improve your time in midlife, and ...

Running is more than exercise, it's also a way to get outside and have a separate headspace from the rest of your daily routine. For many people, it's a great way to spend time alone while working out ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...