The Journey from Couch to 5K: An Unexpected Finish
Our Couch to 5K runner may not have had the perfect finish she expected, but that doesn't mean she didn't accomplish her biggest goals.
By Meredith BlandCouch to 5K Running Articles
A Marathon Training Approach for a PR
As runners mature in the marathon distance, many seek that nextlevel performance, which requires a nextlevel approach.
By Pete Rea
6 Reasons the Hot Chocolate Run is the Sweetest Race in Town
The Hot Chocolate 15K/5K isn’t just a sweet race because of the delicious treats throughout the course. Here’s everything to know before signing up.
By Mark Bauer
The Journey from Couch to 5K: Mastering the Long Run
Our Couch to 5K runner tackled the second half of her training and went farther than she ever thought possible.
By Meredith Bland
What to Expect at Your First 5K
You’ve put in the miles for training; now use these tips to stave off any prerace nerves you might have before toeing the starting line.
By Mark Bauer
What You’re Really Thinking While You Run
It is true that we runners love to run. But it’s also true that sometimes we really hate it. So, what’s actually going through our heads during a r...
By Kolby Paxton
Bench to 5K: I Replaced Football with Running—and Learned to Love It
I used to hate running. Now I’m the running editor at ACTIVE.com, and I’m training for my first marathon. So, what happened?
By Kolby Paxton
10 Reasons You Should Do The Color Run
Need a way to amplify your endorphins? Try running the Happiest 5K on the Planet.
By Kara Deschenes
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Pete Rea has been the head coach at ZAP Fitness, a Reebok-sponsored Team USA Training Center, since the facility's opening in 2002
