Tapering Before a Race – What Should You Do Before a Running Race?
Tapering before a race can often make or break your results. Reducing your training load heading into your goal event is just as important as the training itself. However, many people get this wrong and often taper too much or too little. So when should...
Faster Running Tips – UPDATED – Learn How to Improve Speed Quickly
Achieving better results or running at a faster pace is a thrill many runners want to experience. But how does one become fitter, faster and stronger? In this article, we give you some faster running tips to help you learn how to improve speed quickly. These...
What’s a 5K in Miles? Common Running Distances – UPDATED 2021
Whether you are running your first race or a dedicated runner, 5k is a common race distance we all, at some point, compete in. What's a 5k in miles? A 5k is 3.1 miles, making it short enough for your first race and long enough to...
How Long is a Marathon? Why the Marathon is 26.2 Miles
If you are an experienced runner it's easy to sometimes forget that not everyone is up on the lingo of running. Often when runners talk about a marathon coming up, most people know it's long-distance but don't know how long a marathon is or how...
Walking A Half Marathon – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Most major half marathon participants choose to run their races; however, walking a half marathon is common among marathoners, as well. One reason for this is that half marathons are not exceptionally long, so it is feasible to walk without spending too much time on...
Maintenance Running Plan – The Running Schedule After Half-Marathon
Many runners spend months training for an event like the half marathon or marathon. However, once the event has passed, they don't know what to do with themselves. Because of this, it often leads to loss of motivation and lack of training. For others splitting...
How to Improve Half Marathon Time – Training For A Half Marathon
When it comes to success or improvement in the half marathon, runners often think short-term and view the half marathon as an all-or-nothing proposition. Runners want to take the time of their half marathon now and some even yesterday. This leads them to think about how...
Running A Half Marathon Without Training – UPDATED 2021 – Average Half Time
Maybe you have been out parting with some friends, or lost a bet with work colleagues and signed up for a half-marathon unexpectedly. Now running a half-marathon seems like a daunting task. But not to worry, hundreds of people each year tackle the 21.1 km distance...
Running Your First Half Marathon – UPDATED 2020 – Getting Started
Many beginners think running a successful 5km, 10km, or half marathon is impossible. However, if you train smart, have the desire and dedication, you will be able to complete any distance. Committing to training for a 5km, 10km, or half marathon is a rewarding journey, so...
