A good 10K time is around 50 to 60 minutes for most recreational runners. Across all finishers the average is about 49:43, which works out to roughly 46:43 for men and 54:13 for women. Where you land depends on your…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There are many types of running workouts, like intervals, tempo runs, and fartleks, but how do they differ? What is the DIFFERENCE between these types of workouts? Are you confused by the terminology? This article explains the distinction between some…
Plan on at least 1/2 lb (about 227 g) of color powder per participant with 3 color stations. With 5 stations, plan up to 1 lb (454 g) per participant. Multiply that per-person figure by your headcount and you have…
Running shoes should fit snug through the heel and midfoot, with about a thumb’s width of space at the toe. There should be no heel slip when you walk or run. The best test is to try them on at…