A Six-Minute Stretching Routine for Runners By Bill DeSimone Do you stretch as part of your workouts? “I know I should, but…not really.” If that’s your answer, here is a brief but effective routine that you can do in six minutes or less. It targets areas specific to running, emphasizes the proper “feel” of…
Virtual races are not a novel idea, but these events have exploded in popularity and variety since the start of the 2020. The widely used race promotion platform, runningusa.org, estimated that over 18.1 million people registered for a race in 2018. Of those races, the 5K is the most popular distance making up 8.9 million…
The 5-kilometer distance, or 3.1 miles, is a great goal for any new runner. In fact, the 5K distance race is the most popular event nationally by a large margin. Follow these 5K tips to best prepare and train smart for your first 5K! The Most Important Gear: Running Shoes Running is a relatively inexpensive…
