For your body to run your goal 5K race pace more efficiently, you need to practice running it in training. The best way to do this is to incorporate a series of goal-paced workouts into your training ...

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 ...

Does the thought of running a 5K take you back to high school and make you immediately want to stop reading this? Here's a chance to redefine your relationship with your speed. Exploring your 5K ...

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 ...

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 ...

5 minutes very easy jog (a perfect time to practice race-day fuelling) ...

Jeff has been running for 13 years, at all levels of the sport. He was a two-time Division-I All-American in Cross Country while at Brown University and competed professionally for 4 years after ...

There is no cramming for a 5K or 10K, especially if you're a new runner or someone who doesn't exercise often. You should start training weeks (not days) ahead of the event, and your preparation ...

Which is harder: a 5K or a marathon? Ask a runner who specializes in either, and they’ll likely say it’s the other one. The truth is, both these distances can be seriously challenging—and training for ...

In 2025, Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg ran the Stanford Medicine My Heart Counts 5K for the third year in a row, coming in at his second fastest time, 20:35. That translates to a 6:38 per mile. Pretty ...

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