Running

Participating in a 10k race (6.2 miles) can be accomplished through self-determination and by following a training schedule leading up to the day of the race. Many runners participate in a 10k to...

Many runners like to start out with running a 5k and then eventually graduate to trying a 10k race. A 10k training program is slightly different than the 5k especially how you schedule out your...

There is almost no greater feeling than successfully completing a 10K for the first time. It is easy enough for beginners but challenging enough for the experienced. Here is how to run a 10K for...

The 2009 Bluegrass 10,000 is a 10K race that will be held on Saturday, July 4. By following these steps you can effectively finish this race without injuring yourself.

If you are not very active and have never done a 10K before it is important that you train beforehand. Here’s what worked for me.

A 10K run is a popular event that can be very popular in the local community. These runs are quite often sponsored by local media outlets or other organizations in order to raise money for...

Running is one of the best exercises by which to improve physical fitness and cardiovascular health. Runners typically have less body fat and better fitness levels than non-runners. If you are...

Running is hard. For an activity as mundane as putting one foot in front of the other, running is one of the most demanding athletic pursuits in the world. Still, the challenge of completing a...

Peaking or tapering for a race means building your training program so that you are in your best shape at the time of your race. It is a balance between reaching your highest level of performance...

Threshold intervals are similar to tempo runs, only instead of one solid block of steady, comfortably hard running, the “tempo” portion is broken into one-mile intervals with one-minute rests...

One of the most important things to do while involved in any kind of exercise is to drink plenty of liquids. Your body uses fluids when you exert yourself, and it's key to replace those fluids....

You plan to run a 10K but worry about running out of steam. It's a reasonable concern. Running places a strain on the body from dehydration that comes from sweating. Combine this with the added...

The 10K is a popular race that both novice and experienced runners can enjoy. Its 6.2 miles is a distance that isn't so long that it should scare you off, but long enough to present a challenge if...

If you are not a runner, but would like to complete a 10K, you must enlist a running partner. Here is how you can make sure you finish the run.

Most communities have a 10K run event at some point in the spring, summer or fall...depending on where you live, they could happen all year round! Many 10Ks raise money for charity, so you're not...

Some runners don't seem to be able to get going until about four or five miles into a 10K - when the race is nearly over. For these runners, the ideal race range spans from 10 miles to a...