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
Running a 6 minute mile is recognized as a true test of a recreational runner. It is fast, but not elite fast. And, if given the will and dedication, many can achieve it. The mile is a beautiful distance. Four perfect laps run at near top speed. It is short and satisfying, and racing the … Read more
I remember the unpleasant surprise from my first Boston Marathon: I heard about the uphills—Newton Hill and the notorious “Heartbreak Hill” that arrives around the point most runners are hitting the proverbial wall. Related: What causes leg cramps But the hills weren’t what did me in. No, it was running downhill. The first several miles … Read more
In this post, coach Cathal Logue explains the training, strategies, and pace necessary how to run a 5 minute mile. The mile is often considered the blue-ribbon event in athletics. The event has caught the imagination of track athletics fans ever since Roger Bannister ran 3.58.60 in Oxford, England on 6th May 1954, breaking the … Read more
Many people consider running with weights to be the next step in their running program, once they’ve mastered some distance running or are looking to take their training to next level. Lets get one thing straight right off the bat: Running with ankle weights or wrist weights is not a good idea. We’ll get into … Read more