Running Tips: Workouts, Gear, and Training for Speed

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.

Runner's Caloric Intake

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Erin Coleman, R.D., L.D.

Adequate calorie intake promotes optimal athletic performance. If you’re a runner, the number of calories you’ll require each day depends on your age, gender and duration and intensity of your workouts. The composition of your diet is important as well.