Weekly Newsletter 30 July 2025

This week's newsletter has interesting articles, including how to set a 5K goal pace, and strength training for endurance runners.

Interesting Articles

How to set a 5K goal pace

Running coach Laura Norris looks at how to work out your goal pace for the 5K distance.

Strength training for endurance runners

iRunFar takes a look at why endurance runners have historically not spent time in the gym, some myths about strength training, and what the science currently says about how endurance runners can apply strength training to their weekly routines in ways that benefit both their running and overall health.

Have untrained marathons become social media’s newest trend?

A California man went viral recently claiming he could run a marathon without training—so his wife signed him up with just 24 hours' notice. Find out more at Canadian Running.

What to do when your body says go but your mind says no

Do you ever have trouble just "getting out there"? Feeling unmotivated to show up for your planned workout? Then Coach Amanda Brooks has some tips for you.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Mise le meas,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team