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.
A 10K refers to a 10-kilometer distance for runners, usually indicating a race distance. Runners or elite athletes will complete the 6.2-mile race in 30 minutes or less, meaning they are running about a five-minute-mile pace or faster.
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Jogging, like any aerobic activity, helps build cardiovascular fitness. Running also will help build strength in the leg muscles, especially for new runners. Quadriceps, hamstrings, calf muscles and smaller support muscles all get a workout during jogging sessions.
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Many runners develop excessive saliva or mucus while jogging. This causes them to spit much more during their training than they normally would. A jogger might feel like spitting more during a workout for any of several reasons.
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