"You never regret a run," according to Giovanna Fletcher, host of BBC Sport's new Couch to 5K podcast. It might be hard to get out the door sometimes, but, according to the NHS, being active is one of ...

A Couch to 5K walking plan is a beginner-friendly training schedule that gradually builds your endurance.

The good news is that the hardest part is done. Though you might have only run 5K, in many ways you’re already over halfway there. Why? Because starting from scratch and building up to your first 5K ...

We all know how good running is for both your physical and mental health – not only does it strengthen the heart and your cardiovascular wellbeing, it can release a rush of endorphins (yep, that ...

Signing up to run a 5K race is a fun and perfect way to kickstart a fitness routine. Many beginning runners choose to enter the race world by participating in a recreational run, such as a holiday ...

I love to run a 5K. A 3.1-mile race is short enough that casual runners can participate, leading to big turn-outs, but also long enough that goal-oriented veterans can use it as an excuse to push ...