Doing a 5K run can add a new level of challenge and interest to your exercise program. A 5K run is 3.1 miles. Don't be afraid of the distance. A 5K run is a great distance for a new runner. You can ...

When it comes to staying committed to a fitness routine, setting goals is crucial. And training for a road race is a fun and rewarding goal to work toward whether you’re looking for a challenge or 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 ...

This free seven-week 5K walk/run training schedule was created by Olympian Jeff Galloway, one of running's most celebrated runners and coaches. It's tailored for beginners who wants to complete a 5K ...

This article, From Couch to 5K: A Beginner’s Guide for High School and College Athletes, was first published on SportStarsMag.com. You took the first steps and decided to register for your first ...

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 ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – So, you’ve decided it’s time to lace up your running shoes, step out of your comfort zone, and embark on a transformative journey from couch potato to a confident runner.

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, ...