It’s not just you—more and more people are taking up running: Fitness-tracking app Strava saw a four percent increase in runs ...

Genentech is the Official Sponsor of the Because I Can Virtual 5K. $5 from every registration will be donated to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 5K is just a little over three miles (3.1, to be exact), and it’s actually a great distance for runners of all ages, fitness ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. According to Matt Jones, a personal trainer, running coach and founder of Run Strong Academy, the answer is yes. ‘Whether you’re ...

Racing your way up the distances from 5k to marathon distance is not altogether a bad idea. To prepare for the 2012 Olympics, Kara Goucher raced a 10K in March and a half marathon in June before ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 31-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. When it comes to staying committed to a fitness routine, ...

Which is harder: a 5K or a marathon? Ask a runner who specializes in either, and they’ll likely say it’s the other one. The truth is, both these distances can be seriously challenging—and training for ...

Despite being “short” from a distance runner’s standpoint, the 5K and 10K are difficult race distances to master. The 5K requires you to run at close to maximum effort for 3.1 miles, which usually ...

The world record holder shares tips on training, fueling, and more ahead of his New York City Half Marathon debut.