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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Six girls hold each other's hands going into the final lap of a 5k training run as part of the Girls on the Run program at Valley Road School in Stanhope on Friday, May 5, 2023. Girls on the Run is a ...

If you can walk a mile in 20 minutes or less, then you can very well finish a 5K in an hour just by walking. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t train for it. All you’ll need to cross the finish line ...

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 ...

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 ...