Racing your way up the distances from 5k to marathon distance is not altogether a bad idea. To prepare for the 2012 Olympics, Kara Goucher raced a 10K in March and a half marathon in June before ...

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 ...

Whether you're a brand-new runner or aspiring speedster, lace up your shoes for this 5-week running challenge with two 5K training plans. Kick-starting your running routine (or kicking your current ...

Run at a conversational pace—no faster than 5min 25sec/km (Most runs specified pace in this format, which is readily tracked ...

It’s not just you—more and more people are taking up running: Fitness-tracking app Strava saw a four percent increase in runs logged in 2023 and New York Road Runners, organizer of the New York City ...

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 ...

According to data from RunRepeat, the average finish time for a 5k among UK male runners is 29 minutes. Running Level says a ...

Running your first 5K race is a magical thing! You train, you run, and you realize you like the adrenalin of the race and crossing the finish line is a unique high. Many consider the 5K distance a ...

Want to run a fast 5K? You don’t need to run the volume that you’d do for marathon training, but you’ll require speed and stamina to run fast for what feels like a very long time. Training for a fast ...

The 5K is an amazingly diverse event. Some people just hope to cross the finish line in one piece, while others train hardcore to break the 20-minute mark. Some events are all about fun and games, but ...