I've been running since 2007, and since then I've run three half marathons and several 10 milers/10k/5ks and what have you. Over the years my speed and abilities have increased, but boredom has set in and my motivation is lacking, especially when it comes to long distance running. I think I want to transition to doing short distances and speedwork, but I'm not sure what I should focus on.
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posted by cristinacristinacristina
on May 9, 2013 -
8 answers
Help me feel oriented and prepared for my upcoming race? I'm a 44-year-old overweight woman getting in better shape, starting to lose weight, and starting running. After working with a personal trainer over the winter, I worked up to running a mile for probably the first time in my life.
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posted by Occula
on Apr 27, 2013 -
24 answers
My wife has organized a 5k as a fundraiser for her school. The event website lists it as the
"First Annual" race. She got a nitpicky email chastising her her about it, complaining that it should be the
"Inaugural" race. What do you think, and how should she respond?
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posted by RevRob330
on Feb 15, 2013 -
58 answers
I manage a small non-profit in New Jersey, and are looking for someone to manage a 5K race for us next year. I am looking for: 1) about how much this would cost us; and 2) for any suggestions of businesses that do this kind of work in the area. Thanks!
posted by nathanrudy
on Jun 1, 2012 -
5 answers
Running advice needed. First time with shin splints, first race coming up this weekend.
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posted by piedmont
on May 2, 2012 -
6 answers
I am looking for a 5k route to run in the Raleigh, NC, area. I'm willing to drive up to 45 minutes to get to a decent running route. Can you share a good route with me?
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posted by soundproof
on Dec 13, 2011 -
8 answers
Inspired by
this question, I've decided to finally go for the Couch to 5k. I'm currently reading through the excellent threads on here, but I have a couple of specific questions.
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posted by swingbraid
on Nov 10, 2011 -
10 answers
I just signed up for a 5K on Dec. 3. I'm certainly not ready to RUN 3.1 miles, so I'm going to walk it (and the event is called a run/walk, so it is a walker-friendly race, at least). What kind of training can I do before then to do my best that day, since there's barely any time left? I'm at a healthy weight and in OK shape but usually only exercise one or two times a week. I'd like my time to be under one hour, if possible. Tips? (Bonus question: are most 5Ks walker-friendly?)
posted by trillian
on Nov 9, 2011 -
17 answers
How can I make being a course marshall for a 5K run fun, entertaining and/or motivating?
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posted by maxg94
on Oct 28, 2010 -
11 answers
Are there other graduated exercise programs like the Couch to 5K? I hate running, but I like the specificity, and the feeling of "leveling up" it gives me.
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posted by hishtafel
on Sep 5, 2009 -
12 answers
I will be jogging in my first 5K race in a week and a half. What can I do in the upcoming days to ensure I don't crash and burn?
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posted by Lucinda
on May 14, 2008 -
28 answers
RunningFilter: I'm running my first competitive 5K race tomorrow morning. Any last minute tips?
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posted by patr1ck
on Sep 23, 2006 -
11 answers
I’m not a runner, but I want to run a 5K once, for my 40th birthday, in 2 months. I need to train, but I don’t
like running, and want to do as little of it as possible.
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posted by Failure31
on Aug 12, 2006 -
26 answers
