Spring is here! And in most places, that means that there are tons of races also approaching.
Fund raising races are great because they are typically 5 and 10K distances – accessible for most runners and walkers – and they help raise funds for many worthy organizations. Check out Active.com or RunningintheUSA.com for races in your area.
If you’re running spring races – with us or on your own – I’ve put together some articles on race training.
- Hal Higdon provides EXCELLENT training programs for all race distances: 5K, 8K, 10K, 15K/10mi, Half Marathon, Marathon and more. Higdon’s programs are great because he provides options for beginners, intermediate runners and experts. (Tip: Don’t let your ego get the best of you – most runners should use a beginner plan.)
- Active.com shares 7 Pre-race Planning Tips for a successful race.
- Also from Active.com, check out this free training log.
- Doing a couch to 5K program and need some extra help? Jeff Galloway has an app for that!
- Also from Jeff Galloway – here are tons of great nutrition tips for training and race day.
- Or if you want personal, hands-on advice, check out Good Form Running Classes offered by Big Peach Running Co.
Find others? Have tips or tricks that have helped you with your training? Share them with us in the comments!
