Congratulations on making the decision to graduate from running a 5k to a 10k! If you’ve just completed your Couch to 5k program and crossed the finish line of your first 5k race, or have run many 5ks and have now mastered the distance, we have all the information you need to jump to the … Read more
Hill workouts should have a place in most runners’ training programs as their importance to performance cannot be underestimated. Most of us have heard of traditional hill workouts, but what about Kenyan Hills? The increase in specific leg strength that hills develop will make an athlete more efficient as their running economy improves. Research suggests … Read more
Mile repeats are one of the most versatile and effective workouts for runners. Indeed, part of the magic of mile repeats is the fact that runners racing nearly any distance can benefit from this solid workout session. By manipulating the number of reps, intensity, recovery intervals, and the terrain, runners can use mile repeats to … Read more
One of my fondest memories of running was going to train at the local grass football pitch as a young boy. The coach would have us run a series of quick runs, as fast as we could, along the lengths of the pitch, and then we had to run slow on the widths. At the … Read more
A 10k race is a challenging run for runners of any experience. A 10k, or 6.2-mile run, can require both endurance and speed. Whether you’re an experienced runner or it’s your first race, we are all curious as to how we compare to the average 10k time. Why should anyone want to run a 10k? Because … Read more
Cross training for runners is an essential part of a sustainable, healthy, strong, and injury-free running journey. By mixing up your training plan with other activities – be it strength training, yoga, or swimming – cross training is important for helping you level up your running and hit new PRs. But when done incorrectly, cross … Read more
Have your runs become routine and maybe a little boring? Do you find yourself settling into the same pace for every run and zoning out as you cover the miles? If so, maybe it’s time to add fartleks to your routine and consider experimenting with this type of run for a literal change of pace … Read more
Going from Couch to 10k is an awesome personal challenge to take on: and I’m here to guide you through the whole process! My Couch to 10k guide below builds on our popular Couch To 5k program, walking you through every step of the way to the ultimate goal of running 10k continuously. This means … Read more
How to train for a 10k is an important step to learn and accomplish in the runner’s journey. Not only is the 10K is a popular distance for recreational and serious runners alike, but it’s also the perfect distance between the 5K and the half marathon that asks for a little extra training while still … Read more
The 10k distance is perhaps the most popular distance for a wide range of people involved in running. Many newbies to the sport see the distance as a natural stepping-stone to completing their first half marathon. Triathletes enjoy racing 10k races to give help them gauge their potential form in an Olympic distance race, and … Read more
Tempo runs are one of those running workouts which every runner should really be doing; they’re a moderate-to-hard intensity training run, designed to make you a faster and stronger runner. They’re a staple of established endurance athletes across the globe. In this article, we’re going to get into: What are tempo runs, how to run … Read more
Running 6 miles a day – or running 10k a day – is a unique and ambitious endeavor. It takes a high level of emotional dedication as well as a hefty time commitment. It also requires a base level of fitness to make sure you’re up for the task. There are some envy-worthy benefits of … Read more
The effectiveness of hill running cannot be underestimated – if you’re looking for one workout that makes you faster, stronger, and go further, run hills. Hill runs were a staple for British athlete Sebastian Coe, who built up strength in his formative years by using a variety of hills in the streets of his hometown … Read more
You’ve probably heard other runners or coaches talking about running strides as a training exercise, but surprisingly striding is a largely overlooked and at times misunderstood element of many runner’s training schedules. In addition, most people like to run those extra few miles or kilometres in training as they focus on a weekly distance target. … Read more
Running hill sprints is like strapping a stick of dynamite to a regular speed workout – not only are you doing sprint intervals, but you’re combining that with hill work. It’s a totally different training workout for most of us distance runners. While we are typically accustomed to steady-state, low-to-mid exertion level running, hill sprints … Read more