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.
When your goals shift from just finishing the race to a specific goal time, details in training become more important. If your goal this season is to break the 25-minute barrier in a 5K race, it is important to train your body to run at your goal pace.
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Long-distance running success requires discipline, dedication and proper training. A well-designed training plan will improve your running performance and reduce your risk of injury.
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Given the pounding your feet take while running, it's not surprising that you will have some pain occasionally during or after a run. When that pain is focused more on the inside part of the foot, it might be the result of shoes that aren't fitted properly or a flaw in your stride or the actual structure of your feet.
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When 25-year-old British medical student Roger Bannister barely broke the elusive four-minute mile barrier in 1954, he set the sports world on fire. Fast forward 56 years and former Moroccan runner Hicham El Guerrouj has the world record of 3:43.
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You might be unwilling to skip a workout due to soreness, but pushing through the pain can sometimes cause more trouble in the long run. Running can cause further damage to your legs and you wonโt get the health benefits that running brings if you have to shorten your routine due to pain.
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Exercise that involves repetitive motion of the arms, legs and hips is known as aerobic activity. A treadmill is an aerobic machine used in gyms and homes. Using this machine and running outside have their similarities and differences. What you choose depends on your personal interests and preferences.
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The Couch to 5K program -- designed by Cool Running to ease beginners into a running program -- can be completed indoors or outdoors. For some, running outside isnโt possible for reasons related to safety or weather.
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