Hello. I am signed up to run the Manchester 10 k on 26 May. I have never run any kind of race in my life before, and am REALLY „not sporty“ though I am used to hiking/cycling. I have not, to put it mildly, trained as much as I should. By now I can jog for 2.5 – 3 km in half an hour, and have mostly „trained“ on the treadmill rather than outdoors (I strained a muscle running outdoors and feel like it’s my muscles and joints that are most struggling with the running rather than anything „cardio“ related as such. So my actual question: is it still possible to get myself into a condition where I can get round the route without walking it and without injuring myself (too badly) in the remaining time? [more inside]
posted by runincircles on Apr 25, 2013 - 16 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

Can you help me understand how the training plan I am following for an upcoming half marathon will translate to my performance on race day? [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner on Mar 3, 2011 - 7 answers

My friend and I are in the middle of C25K and want to go all the way to a half-marathon. She would like to get to a full marathon. We are getting conflicting advice on how to do this. Do you have any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Dec 27, 2010 - 15 answers

I have one month to train for a relay race. This is my first race ever, and I'm completely new to the idea of training for an event. I run regularly, but never fast or far. Help me get ready. [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Apr 4, 2010 - 4 answers

What tips do you have for a new winter runner? [more inside]
posted by gocubbies on Dec 29, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the best training plan to improve my performance in a 300 meter and 1.5 mile run in 6 weeks? [more inside]
posted by metawabbit on Nov 6, 2007 - 7 answers