Training Plans:

Hal Higdon's 5K Training Plan - If the 5K Novice plan is too easy, choose one of Hal's other plans or move up to the 10K distance.

Training Calendar - Use this site to add Hal Higdon's training plan to your Google Calendar

Running Shoes:

Brands: Asics, Brooks, Hoka, Mizuno, Nike, Saucony

Local Store: Gogo at the Shoe Box (Rome, GA)

Tracking your workouts:

Strava - Sign up for a free account and use your smartphone for tracking your workouts.

Garmin - A smartwatch is a good investment if you want to train for longer races like a half or full marathon. A GPS smartwatch will show your distance, pace, heart rate, and other useful data.

Recommended Reading: 

Will continuing to run make my knees wear out faster?

Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Research Says, “No”

Book: Marathon - The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon

7 Bridges Marathon (October 20, 2024):

Register for the 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, or Full Marathon

Use the promo code MAG10 to get 10% off your registration

Words to live by:

"More people die for want of exercise than through overfatigue; very many more rust out than wear out. Those who accustom themselves to proper exercise in the open air will generally have a good and vigorous circulation. . . . Go out and exercise every day, even though some things indoors have to be neglected."

—My Life Today, p. 136