Short and snappy, 5K races are the perfect distance for beginners targeting a first race – but an equally satisfying summer target for a speed-demon with more racing experience. This is the destination for all things 5K – all the schedules, guides

The 5K is a perfect distance for the beginner looking to run their first race. But, given that it’s halfway between middle and long distance, it’s also a notoriously difficult distance for the experienced runner to master. Whichever camp you fall

The 5K is a perfect distance for the beginner looking to run their first race. But, given that it's halfway between middle and long distance, it's also a notoriously difficult distance for the experienced runner to master. Whichever camp you fall

In Williams’s scheme, a 40-minute 10K is an equivalent effort to a 31:36 5-miler and a 19:16 5K; a 50-minute 10K is equivalent to a 41:21 5-miler and a 24:57 5K; a 60-minute 10K is equivalent to a 47:19 5-miler and a 28:55 5K. In your 10K training

Q. I’m a fairly strong runner with a recent 5K PB of 16:32, but I have trouble with the last mile of that distance. I always have to slow down at the end of the race, even though I try not to start out too fast. Can you recommend any racing

or two hours on your long run. If you’re not planning to follow the above programme, you shouldn’t rush into the intensive speed sessions. You’ll need to ease your body gently from marathon training to 5K training. Sudden shifts in pace are usually a

and seeing your performances tailing off. With that in mind, here’s how many races we recommend you do in the three months before tackling a PB:Mile: One 5K, two 800m and four 1500m or mile races. Ideally no more than 10 1500m/mile races in a year.5K: One

runners - it can be the perfect beginner's distance or a testing time trial. Whether you're a beginner aiming to get round or a regular runner, we've got schedules that'll see you to 5K in 6 - 12 weeks. Find a 5K schedule10K The UK's most popular race

Good news: during the next year, you're going to run PBs at 5K and 10K.That's right: you're going to race faster and you're going to enjoy the entire training and racing experience more than ever. That's because you're going to train by the numbers

to fell races - here's what's involved The racing year If you're getting serious, here's how to plan a perfect year of competition.Beginners: just want a taste of racing? Start here...Try a 5K...5K (3.1 miles) is a smashing race distance to start with