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Strong race results come from smart preparation and controlled pacing. These guides cover race-week planning, pacing strategies, distance-specific advice, and execution tips to help you perform your best from 5K through marathon.

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7 Beginner Marathon Training Mistakes That Cause Burnout or Injury

Training for your first marathon is exciting, but it is also where many runners unknowingly set themselves up for burnout or injury.

Runners training together during a 10km road race showing proper pacing and endurance

How to Train for a 10km Run and Improve Your Finish Time

Training for a 10km run sounds simple, but many runners find it harder than expected.

Large group of runners starting a 5K community race, showing why a 5K is so popular with beginners and casual runners

Why Is a 5K So Popular With Beginner Runners?

Why is a 5K so popular?

Large group of runners participating in a half marathon road race

How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Run a Half Marathon?

Running a half marathon feels like a big leap, especially if you are unsure whether your body or your mindset is ready.

Runner training at an easy pace along a Singapore waterfront path in warm, humid early morning conditions

Preparing for a Marathon or Half Marathon in Singapore

Preparing for a marathon or half marathon in Singapore is shaped far more by climate than terrain.

Runner building mileage safely for first-time marathon training on an outdoor path

Building Marathon Mileage Safely for First-Time Marathon Runners

Building mileage safely for first-time marathoners means increasing weekly distance gradually, allowing your body time to adapt while staying healthy and con...

7 Beginner Marathon Training Mistakes That Cause Burnout or Injury

Training for your first marathon is exciting, but it is also where many runners unknowingly set themselves up for burnout or injury.

How to Train for a 10km Run and Improve Your Finish Time

Training for a 10km run sounds simple, but many runners find it harder than expected.

Why Is a 5K So Popular With Beginner Runners?

Why is a 5K so popular?

How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Run a Half Marathon?

Running a half marathon feels like a big leap, especially if you are unsure whether your body or your mindset is ready.

Preparing for a Marathon or Half Marathon in Singapore

Preparing for a marathon or half marathon in Singapore is shaped far more by climate than terrain.

Building Marathon Mileage Safely for First-Time Marathon Runners

Building mileage safely for first-time marathoners means increasing weekly distance gradually, allowing your body time to adapt while staying healthy and con...

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7 Beginner Marathon Training Mistakes That Cause Burnout or Injury

Training for your first marathon is exciting, but it is also where many runners unknowingly set themselves up for burnout or injury.

How to Train for a 10km Run and Improve Your Finish Time

Training for a 10km run sounds simple, but many runners find it harder than expected.

Why Is a 5K So Popular With Beginner Runners?

Why is a 5K so popular?

How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Run a Half Marathon?

Running a half marathon feels like a big leap, especially if you are unsure whether your body or your mindset is ready.

Preparing for a Marathon or Half Marathon in Singapore

Preparing for a marathon or half marathon in Singapore is shaped far more by climate than terrain.

Building Marathon Mileage Safely for First-Time Marathon Runners

Building mileage safely for first-time marathoners means increasing weekly distance gradually, allowing your body time to adapt while staying healthy and consistent.

Runner training at an easy pace, illustrating what is considered long distance running in endurance training

What Is Considered Long Distance Running? A Coach’s Practical Definition

Ask ten runners what counts as long distance running and you’ll often get ten different answers.

Runner during a road race reflecting how do you train for a marathon with steady endurance and pacing

How Do You Train for a Marathon the Right Way

Training for a marathon means preparing your body to run 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometres), a fixed distance used in every official marathon worldwide.

How Many Miles Is a Marathon?

A marathon is 26.2 miles long (42.195 kilometres).

Chicago Marathon time qualification runners crossing the finish line

Chicago Marathon Time Qualification Explained for Runners

If you are looking up Chicago Marathon time qualification, you are likely trying to work out whether your current running puts you in range or how far away you really ...