When it comes to the 5K, 400-meter repeats are your friend. This workout will teach you to hold your 5K pace even when the going gets tough.

There are a multitude of reasons why a person might start running, whether it's for the mental health benefits it offers or the fact that it’s a completely free sport. Hey, we’ll take both - ...

Despite being “short” from a distance runner’s standpoint, the 5K and 10K are difficult race distances to master. The 5K requires you to run at close to maximum effort for 3.1 miles, which usually ...

Training for a 5k but strapped for time? The bottom line is, don't rush it. An estimated 50% of runners get hurt each year. And running a race you're not ready for could make you one of them. Here's ...

It sounds a lot less impressive when you remember other people were sitting around him.

For years, I avoided running. I did all other forms of cardio — swimming, biking, the elliptical — but I didn't have a spark of passion for lacing up my sneakers and hitting the pavement. When the ...

Josh Clark’s journey to becoming a lifelong runner began with a painful breakup in 1994. To help himself recover, the then-23-year-old public television producer started to run, an activity he hated. ...

Many runners find pushing themselves in training and racing as one great source of enjoyment for the hobby, which is why once a month in our Runner’s World+ member newsletter we describe a quality ...

Is Running Good for You? Running is a popular form of exercise for a reason. It doesn’t need much equipment, and you can do it just about anywhere or anytime that’s convenient for you. Whether you ...