Training for a 5k or 10k requires a mix of specific strength workouts and proper pre-run stretches to increase your speed. Discover how to find the best running shoes for your foot type and why joining a running club can transform your performance.
Traditionally, the awards in competitive sprinting have gone to runners with smaller frames. Tall sprinters have historically been considered to have a disadvantage, as Edward McClelland reports for "Slate," covering the unusual success of 6-foot-5 sprinter, Usain Bolt.
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It's important to nourish yourself properly before engaging in vigorous aerobic activity such as running. However, it's a good idea to wait a little while after eating a meal before you lace up your sneakers. Running directly after you eat can leave you with a bloated feeling, diminishing your performance.
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