As a runner, one of the most important biometrics you should consider is your heart rate while running. Your heart rate while running gives tremendous insight into how hard you’re working, or the intensity of your run. Your exercise heart rate increases with effort or intensity, in a fairly linear and predictable pattern, meaning that … Read more
Aside from the 5k, the half marathon is the most popular race distance worldwide, with 2.1 million participants in 2018, according to the International Institute of Sports Medicine. Many runners gravitate towards the half marathon because it’s a nice sweet spot between the shorter distances like the 5k and 10k and the unforgiving and time-consuming … Read more
One of the first significant running benchmarks is the all-famous 5k. There is an excellent variety of Couch to 5k programs out there to get you started on your first running journey. Still, for those who are more experienced, you may want to ask the burning question, what’s a good 5k time? According to a study … Read more
We often look at 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon times, trying to figure out what a “good” time is and maybe even if we fit into that category. Today, we will take a look at what is perceived as a “good” mile time and where we stand in comparison. This is a tricky topic … Read more
A good 10k time is 55 minutes or faster: now, “good” in this case can be subjective, so in this post we get into the data and break down average 10k times by age, sex, and country. For newer or irregular runners, breaking the 60 minute 10k mark is a great goal to aim for. A 10k … Read more
“How many steps in a mile running – or walking?” is a common question – and there are several things that can influence it, such as whether you’re running or walking, your height, and even your sex. If you’re asking this question, you’ve probably heard of some daily step goals that help fight anything from … Read more
If you’re in marathon training mode and gearing up to run 26.2 miles, you might be curious about what the average marathon time is – in other words, how long does it take to run a marathon. In this post, we’re going to do a deep dive into historical marathon finishing time data to check … Read more
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