A beginner-friendly introduction to running, designed to help new runners build consistency and confidence through gradual, ...

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‘Midlife women need to train differently from our 25-year-old selves,’ says leading women’s health coach and menopause ...

It’s not just you—more and more people are taking up running: Fitness-tracking app Strava saw a four percent increase in runs ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. In the last 10 minutes of my first running class on the Peloton Tread, I wanted to quit — just as I ...

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 ...

Average 5k run times for women in their 40s and 50s, according to Strava. Plus, tips to improve your time in midlife, and ...