Category Archives for 5K training
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
Couch to 5k This program got me into running and will always hold a special place in my heart. I started the program in May, 2012 and have since run 3 marathons! It’s easy enough that anyone who can walk CAN run a 5K in just a few months time! Simply invest 20-30 minutes, […]
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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 […]
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Training for your first 5K, Part 5 – Managing Expectations & Race Day Strategies
It’s finally here – RACE DAY! You’ve worked really hard to get to this point, and this week, we’re going to cover all kinds of strategies to make sure you run your best race and (most importantly) have an awesome time too! After all those weeks of training and preparing, it’s completely normal to feel nervous in the […]
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Training For Your First 5K, Part 4 – Dealing With Injuries
Hey there – welcome back! We’ve covered a lot of material over the past few weeks: finding time to train, staying motivated throughout the process, and choosing a training plan that’s right for you. Next up is dealing with injuries. Despite following your training plan to the letter, injuries do sometimes happen. How you handle them can have […]
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