For our April Giveaway Give a big congratulations to @Jose Garcia for being our winner of a brand new pair of super shoes! Jose is going to CIM this December to run his first marathon. He chose to get a brand new pair of ASICS Metaspeed!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Started running 6 weeks ago and my distance and speed have been coming along. But as the past, as I start getting in mileage and frequency my left knee is getting more sore, not when I run but afterwards, steps are hard. Do I rest?, see Dr.? Hit the gym to strengthen the imbalance in my hips?

“How to Run a Sub-25 Minute 5K (8:00/mile pace)” 1. Lock in the Goal PaceSub-25 = ~8:00 per mile That pace needs to feel familiar, not shocking. If it feels hard early, you didn’t train it enough. 2. Do 1 True Speed Workout Per Week This is where most runners mess up. Examples: - 6 x 800m @ 7:45–8:00 pace (2 min rest) - 10 x 400m slightly faster than race pace This builds comfort at speed. 3. Don’t Skip Easy Runs Easy runs are what allow you to improve. If every run is hard → you plateau. Keep easy days actually easy. 4. Build to a 4–6 Mile Long Run A 5K is short, but endurance still matters. If 3 miles is your max, race pace will feel brutal. If 5–6 miles is normal, 3.1 feels controlled. 5. Learn to Pace (Most Important) Big mistake: going out at 7:15 pace… then dying. Better strategy: - Mile 1: ~8:05 (controlled) - Mile 2: ~8:00 (locked in) - Mile 3: ~7:45–7:55 (push) Finish strong > start fast. 6. Add Strides After Easy Runs 2–3x per week: - 4–6 strides (20–30 seconds fast, full recovery) This improves speed without burning you out. 7. Race Effort Reality CheckIt should feel: - Mile 1 → “this is manageable” - Mile 2 → “this is getting tough” - Mile 3 → “I’m working now” If it’s all-out from the start, you paced it wrong. Final Truth:Sub-25 isn’t about talent Its about not making pacing and training mistakes.

Did the OKC marathon with the intention of it being a fast long run. After the hills of the first half, my legs blew up. I was walking on and off until my legs cramped. Need to practice more hills. Running downhill also burns out the legs. Still, sub 3 in December ‼️

Most people say they want to run a marathon… few actually commit. Details: - 🎁 Prize: A pair of elite “super shoes” (your choice or winner’s choice) - ✅ To enter: Sign up for a 2026 marathon Screenshot your registration Submit it (community post) - ⏳ Deadline: April 30 - 🥇 1 winner