How to Taper for a 5k: A Research-Backed Guide
A 5k taper is shorter and more intensity-focused than a marathon taper. Learn the research-backed strategy: 7–10 days, cut volume by 40–50%, keep your speed work, and arrive race-r...
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A 5k taper is shorter and more intensity-focused than a marathon taper. Learn the research-backed strategy: 7–10 days, cut volume by 40–50%, keep your speed work, and arrive race-r...
Racing today and next weekend and the 2 weekends that follow!! Three weeks in a row! 05-17-26 – Boilermaker’s Erie Canal Race (10 miler) 05-24-26 – Miles on the Mohawk (10 miler) 0...
Next week is the RCAF walk/run. My CoC has made it mandatory. I'm good for 2-3km but this is going to be 5km. And, it will probably be in the heat. Today its overcast but still 30°...
The OC 5K is kind of interesting because it’s Saturday at 5:30 p.m. before the Sunday morning half and marathon. While I appreciate it’s the day before, I think I would like the ra...
Elite 5K runners train 80-100 km/week with 75-85% easy pace and demonstrate running economy up to 15% better than non-elite runners. This research-backed article reveals the physio...
A 5K taper is 7–10 days, not 2–3 weeks. Learn the research-backed protocol for maintaining speed while reducing volume in your final week before race day. The post What Is the Best...
The week before a marathon is a time to relax and recharge. But that's often easier said than done. Here's how to calm your nerves and prepare for your race.
The last week before a marathon can be a stressful time. Editor Esther shares her guide to final marathon prep...
There’s a lot of history to this 5k… As you may remember, this race takes place during my annual non-running tennis vacation in Naples, Florida. I play tennis every morning and the...
The HOKA Hackney Moves festival takes place this weekend with 27,000 ready to take part in the headline half marathon on Sunday. Here is everything you need to know whether you’re...
Runners from all over are lacing up for the 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Saturday, with the first race starting at 7:35 a.m.
This race has been around for a long time. The date was never convenient. Truthfully I was not planning on running it. I had just run a half marathon 2 weeks before and had a 5k p...
Lookin around today for a challenging hike and found this. It has piqued my interest, but I'm not a runner. I am a solid 3-4 MPH hiker, but I ain't pounded out 35 hours either. My...
INDIANAPOLIS - The entire month of May, Hoosiers are counting down to the Indianapolis 500, but they cannot forget about the first race of the season. The 500 Festival Mini Maratho...
Discover the specific 5K workouts that actually work. Research shows three workout types — intervals, tempo runs, and long runs — address different energy systems. Learn how to str...
Want to run a faster 10K? From smarter sessions to better recovery, follow our expert tips to supercharge your training and give yourself the best chance of a new PB on race day.
I was excited to run the Seal Beach 5K because it’s really one of the few flat 5Ks in the area. A lot of the Los Angeles/San Diego 5Ks fall under two categories: hilly (100+ feet)...
The Carlsbad 5000…I have some weird memories here. In 2022, I ran about a month after having the flu. I felt awful, and it was one of the worst races of my life. Little did I know...
Running your first race? Looking to improve your PB? Need help managing your training alongside a busy life? There's a 10K training plan here for everyone...
Participants are challenged to complete 250 or 500 miles of physical activity over a course of five months through a virtual challenge.
Over 20,000 runners from around the country are set to participate in the 50th annual Indy Mini Marathon on Saturday, with the first race starting at 7:35 a.m.
Jitters creep in before a championship, so best not to rely on memory—it’s easy to overlook an important detail. The post Preparing for Your Peak Event appeared first on Rowing New...
A runner and a weightlifter walk into a trendy fitness competition...
Looking to set a faster parkrun time? It's not just about how you train. Here are our tips to help you prepare and set a new PB.
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