I knew I had a lot of shopping in my future when I decided to run my first marathon last November. Even amateur runners can ...

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 ...

Running has become increasingly popular, with fitness-tracking apps like Strava reporting a four percent increase in logged runs in 2023. The New York Road Runners also noted a surge in demand for ...

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

The Runner’s World Guide to 3-Day-a-Week Training was created with our three-day training plans in mind.

Training for a 5K requires more than just running. Proper conditioning combines physical preparation, mental training and recovery strategies to help runners reach the finish line strong. Whether ...

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 ...

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 ...

On a recent business trip, I asked the concierge at my hotel for advice about where to go running. "Are you training for a marathon?" he asked. Nope. I'm racing 5Ks, I told him. He gave me a puzzled ...