Running a 5k is a common goal for a lot of runners having completed Couch to 5k and other race distances. If you’re thinking about running your first 5k, or preparing to train to run a faster 5k, then you may be wondering: “What is the average 5k time by age and gender?” Many factors …
A 5k is a milestone distance for many runners. Whether you’re training for your first 5k, or looking to improve your 5k times, there is are lots of tips on how to train for a 5k to help you. Personally, I love running a 5k and it has been one of my favourite running distances …
There are many Couch to 5k apps on the market, but what if you want to continue your running journey and take on a 10k? Running a 10k is a goal for many runners who have completed their first 5k. After all, it makes sense to want to continue running and take on the next …
Love running? Here are some funny and motivational running quotes to keep you going. When you first start running, the internet provides you with a wealth of hilarious running memes and inspirational running quotes. Running memes and running quotes offer bit of lighthearted fun when you need it most. Whether you’re struggling on a long …
Knowing how to find the right running shoes can be tricky. Luckily there are some simple tips that you can follow to help you pick the perfect pair. You may be at the stage where you have to pick your first pair of proper running shoes. Maybe you’ve recently started running, or you’ve signed up …
If you’re thinking of starting running again, then running during lockdown just might be the perfect time to start. But you may be wondering how to start running again in today’s climate. While gyms and fitness studios are closed across the world, outdoor sports like running have seen a surge in popularity as people try to …
Knowing how to run your first 5k can be a minefield, especially if you have a 5k as your goal in the next few months? What do you need to know? A 5k run is often the first big milestone for a lot of beginner runners who have finished the Couch to 5k training plan. …
Couch to 5k is a fantastic programme that helps you run a 5k in less than 10 weeks. For many runners, it’s their first taste of running, but once programme ends, many runners are left wondering what to do after Couch to 5k, or simply, what do you do after 5k? If you’re in the …
Whether you’re new to running or you’re a seasoned pro, the first step in your running journey will probably be running a 5k. Many runners will agree that the 5k is the perfect running distance as it offers a good mix of endurance, speed and stamina. Unlike a half marathon or marathon, it’s not a …
For many runners, the Couch to 5k training plan is their first experience of running. It offers a fun and easy way in which to take up running and develop a life-long love of it. Couch to 5k is not about being fast or being able to run for miles and miles without stopping. The …