The most DIFFICULT of the Spartan events is the Spartan Ultra, designed for the BEST of the best to complete 60 obstacles positioned throughout 31 miles of incredibly rugged terrain. Popular around the world among athletes and amateurs alike, the Spartan Race has 6 race events, featuring a variety of different distances, terrain types, and…
Running a 100K is no simple undertaking, and even the most experienced runners require some form of training in the run-up to the big day. This can come in many forms, be it a new exercise routine, improving stamina, eating a healthier diet, and altering your sleep schedule to get more rest, and all of…
The 10K runs can be quite a difficult one for many people because it involves a lot of preparation and training to be able to achieve a good time. It does not just take a few days to train for a race like this because it is all about pace and speed; can you balance…
Most runners think that you only walk when you can’t run anymore. However, walking breaks can also HELP you become a better runner, whether new or experienced. In this article, we will look at whether it is bad to take walk breaks and how you can eliminate them from your runs. Taking walk breaks during…
Running a mile in 10 minutes is DEFINITELY a good time for a beginner when you compare it to the average times!
Typically, your average mile time might be closer to 12-15 minutes if you are a beginner runner.
Running without stopping and taking breaks comes with preparation and training. If you are a beginner, you are not going to be able to run 10K and take no breaks because fitness doesn’t work that way. It is all about conditioning the body, controlling your breathing, and looking after your diet and health. This guide…
When you first begin running, you can be keen to keep doing it daily. However, that raises the question of whether it is healthy, safe, or beneficial to run every day. There are arguments that support BOTH sides of this question, but what is the truth? In this article, we will look at whether it…
It is pretty common to experience BREATHING difficulties while running. But you can train your breathing to reduce shortness of breath. Although becoming breathless is to be expected when you are a beginner, it can be confusing and frustrating when you have been running for a while. It is normal to run out of breath…
Sometimes you get the urge to run a half marathon, but don’t want to commit to training for months before it. So you want to prove you can finish a half marathon? But you don’t have time to exercise? Those who say they have completed a half-marathon without training are definitely doing some kind of…
There are a few differences between a 5K race and a fun run. The biggest is the crowd participating in the event. The biggest difference between a fun run and a 5K is the crowd and the purpose of the run: A fun run is typically an event for the whole family or a group…