Just about anyone can run a 5K. At 3.1 miles, it’s long enough to challenge both the beginner and advanced runners, and everyone in between. Perhaps this is why so many of us, especially those who are ...

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

If you’ve started running and seen early gains only to hit a frustrating plateau, you’re not alone. Many runners make solid progress at first – usually over 5k – but then struggle to get any quicker.