A 10k run means running for 6.2 miles. It may not seem all that far in comparison to other longer distance that people run, either for enjoyment or for competition, but it is still a major distance and requires careful preparation and training. The 5K Running is popular because (a) training for it can be [...]
Not everyone can run 5k. So finishing a race is an achievement. But if you are running a competitive race, you want to do as well as you can. You may not win overall unless you are a professional, but you want to do well in your category or age group. This is where keeping [...]
Bodybuilding training is one of the most popular types of exercise for people today because it provides a number of different benefits to the body. Many experts have been telling people about the benefits of bodybuilding weight training for years and the sale of programs showing proper bodybuilding techniques can reach millions each year. Knowing [...]
Walking Exercise
Although walking will benefit almost anyone, someone with high levels of fitness probably wouldn’t gain that much. If you want to only apply moderate intensity to your exercise regime, then 30 minutes of walking or other exercise 5 times a week works perfectly. Some people like to intersperse their normal walking with short bursts [...]
It is almost the beginning of a new year and that means the resolutionists will be out in force trying to find motivation to get in shape and lose weight. Why people have to wait until January to begin exercising is rather disconcerting, as any day of the year is a good time to begin [...]
There come a time in the life of every 5K Training (or even jogger!) when he thinks about going on to the next level of running. What you will find is that the next in line is the 10K and then a half marathon. The ultimate goal is to run a full marathon. There is [...]
The great thing about running 5k is that nearly anyone with a reasonable degree of physical fitness and no major handicaps will be able to run the distance. It is a great workout and once the body is ready for it, is enjoyable and a great way to forget all your troubles for a while.
The [...]
When you think about it does it really matter if its measured in kilometers or miles? No matter what way you tend to look at things or think about things, the distance itself is not going to change. But it does have a psychological effect on people who may be running the distance.
A 5K Training [...]
Are 5K Training and 3 mile races the same thing? The answer is yes and no. Yes because a runner who can do 5k can do 3 miles. No because 5k equals 3.10615569 miles and in today’s sports world where a thousandth of a second can mean the difference between victory and defeat, the extra [...]
So you have been 5K Training hard in preparation for running in a 5k race. You have run a few before and now you want to up your performance and results. Here are a few things to keep in mind that will help you improve your 5k running and your race times.
First of all. Don [...]
