Training for a faster 5K race is a great short-term goal for all runners, even those who love marathons or half marathons. First, you can quickly celebrate the results of your training—there is an ...

When I started my run journey in November of 2024, I had my sights set on eventually running for 30 minutes non-stop. I never anticipated the same week I accomplished that milestone I would also be ...

Deborah Nerud was no couch potato before she got involved in the La Crosse YMCA’s Couch to 5k running program three years ago. Nerud had a 3-year-old and a newborn at home, so she was constantly on ...

Hi. Let me introduce myself. I’m a 38-year-old, distinctly part-time runner, but with a decent base of strength and stamina. I’ve tried, but never managed to run 5K in under 20 minutes. There is, of ...

A nine-week running program offered by Goose Creek Recreation is designed to move participants off of the couch, with a goal of participating in a 5K race in December. The program is for walkers or ...