How to Run Relaxed
Stress about hitting exact paces and your form, breathing and mental resolve can suffer. Here's how to relax when the effort is tough.
By Caitlin ChockCouch to 5K Running Articles
3 Biggest 10K Race-Day Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Find out what one RRCAcertified running coach thinks are the biggest 10K raceday mistakes, and how you can steer clear of them on race day.
By Michael Clarke
Marathon Specificity: How to Kick-Start Your Training
If your marathon training plan includes only tempo runs and long runs, you're missing out on an important component. Train at your marathon pace wi...
By Jason Fitzgerald
What Are Threshold and Tempo Runs?
If you think tempo and threshold runs are the same thing, you should read this article. Coach Jay Johnson describes how these common running workou...
By Jay Johnson
3 Fartlek Workouts to Increase Pace
Pick up the pacewhenever and for however long you wantand nail any goal.
By Philip Latter
6 Tips to Overcome Running Fears
Intimidated by first races, hard courses or fast runners? Here's how to get over your fears and become a mentally and physically strong runner.
By Richard Laliberte
4 Keys to Making the 5K to 10K Transition
Find out the four keys to safe and effective transitions from the 5K distance to the 10K distance.
By Michael Clarke
Train for a 5K Walk in 6 Weeks
Lose weight while training for your first 5K by following this sixweek plan.
By Jenna Bergen
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