I love to run a 5K. A 3.1-mile race is short enough that casual runners can participate, leading to big turn-outs, but also long enough that goal-oriented veterans can use it as an excuse to push ...

Hi. Let me introduce myself. I’m a 38-year-old, distinctly part-time runner, but with a decent base of strength and stamina. I’ve tried, but never managed to run 5K in under 20 minutes. There is, of ...

At Runner’s World, we love geeking out on the incredible numbers behind great running performances. When 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus recently broke almost every high school 800-meter record in the ...

No complicated terminology, no convoluted workouts, this simple, expertly-designed couch-to-5K training plan will turn you into a runner.

On almost any given weekend, tens of thousands of people will run dozens of 5K road races around the country. As the 3.1-mile event grows in popularity, fitness experts say it’s an attainable goal for ...

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While Couch to 5K is a brilliant initiative that’s helped countless people get into running, some women benefit from a more tailored approach. This is particularly true in midlife, when physical and ...

June 4 marks Global Running Day, a global reminder to celebrate the simple, powerful act of running. Whether you’re chasing a new personal best, training for your first 5k, or just trying to get ...

Lace up your sneakers. Fall is prime running season. Whether you're training for your first 5K or tackling *** marathon, experts from our Hearse Partners at Men's Health and Women's Health say the ...