If "run a 5K race" has been on your to-do list since heaven knows when, but you just haven't done it yet, I'm willing to bet you'll love this easy-peasy training guide. What I love: It folds in great ...

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 ...

Short and snappy, 5K races are the perfect distance for beginners targeting a first race, but an equally satisfying target for a speed-demon with more racing experience. We've got two different ...

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 ...