PACE BLOG
Notes on getting off the couch
Beginner running, Couch to 5K, and the mental side of starting — short, honest reads.
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How long does it take to be able to run a 5K?
Wondering how long it takes a beginner to run a 5K? Here's a realistic timeline from complete beginner to your first 5K, and why slower is often better.
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How to breathe while running: A Beginner's Guide
Getting out of breath the moment you start running? Here's how to breathe properly as a beginner and why breathlessness is usually a pacing problem, not a breathing one.
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What should you eat before a run? A beginner's guide
Not sure what or when to eat before running? Here's a simple beginner's guide to fueling your runs without cramps, sluggishness, or an upset stomach.
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Why do my shins hurt when I start running? (And how to fix it)
Shin pain is one of the most common complaints for new runners. Here's why it happens when you start running — and the simple changes that prevent it.
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How many times a week should a beginner run?
Wondering how often to run as a beginner? Here's how many days a week is ideal when you're starting out and why rest days matter as much as run days.
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How to start running when you're completely out of shape
Think you're too out of shape to run? Here's how to start from zero: gently, safely, and without the gasping, miserable first runs that make people quit.
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How to run without stopping: A beginner's guide
Can't run without stopping? You're almost certainly making one simple mistake. Here's how beginners build up to continuous running, without the struggle.
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Why week 5 is so hard
Week 5 is where most Couch to 5K runners hit a wall. Here's what's really going on and how to get through it.
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