Training for a 5k Run – A Beginner’s Guide

So you’re ready to begin training for a 5k run?  The 5k distance is a common entry race; it is 3.1 miles.  If you’re starting training from sitting on the couch, follow these simple tips to getting ready for your first race. …

How to Go From Couch to 5k in One Month

A few months ago I started running for the first time in my life. Running never seemed very “sexy” to me; I didn’t find it to be a fun hobby.  That said, I took the plunge one day and just started.  I came home absolutely heaving after running maybe …