Category Archives for 5K training
Training For Your First 5K, Part 2: Staying Motivated
Hey there, and welcome back to the Training For Your First 5K series! Last week, I went over making the time to train. It can be quite a challenge to fit your training runs into your busy schedule, but once you’ve figured it out, it’s onto the next hurdle: staying motivated.Motivation vs WillpowerFrom Google: mo · […]
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Training For Your First 5K, Part 1: Making the Time to Train
Hey everyone! Welcome to my very first blog post on the RunBuzz site. I’m so excited to be here and to have the opportunity to present this 5-part series on training for your first 5K. Each week, I’ll cover a common challenge for beginning runners and review some strategies for staying on track throughout the […]
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RB73: 10 Tips For Improving Your 5k Race Times
In this episode, I share 10 running tips to help you get a faster 5k race time. I recently had a listener submit a question about training to get a faster 5k race time. I responded by email but then decided that it would make a great topic because it is a question I get […]
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Best Apps for Runners
There are numerous running apps that can map your route, track your speed, distance traveled and calories burned. Many running apps also provide different training plans, challenges, and storylines. If you’re getting ready to run your first 5k, move closer to your fitness goals, diversify your running routine or simply start moving, then you’ll definitely have to […]
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Five Reasons A 5K Should Be On Your Bucket List
These days, it seems like 5K races are all over the place. From charity events to color runs, everyone is getting in on the action. But the real question is, should you do one?In my opinion, yes. But not because you don’t want to miss out on the fun of posting smiling finish-line pictures on Facebook (although […]
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