‘Couch to 5K’ training preludes event

With the second annual Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk pushed back until April 28, plans are afoot to encourage more participants by allowing them more time to train for the event.

Trainer aims to get couch potatoes ready for 5K race

Nicole Scheiman has never run more than a mile. In fact, although she walks regularly, she can't recall a time when she ran any measurable distance of her own free will. But in less than eight weeks, Scheiman is determined to run Florida Hospital DeLand and Fish Memorial's Faith and Health 5K on March 4.

Lansing Marathon: Five questions to ask before choosing to run in the inaugural race

When: April 21, 22 Cost: $100 for full marathon; $60 for half. Kids' race is free. Online: www.lansingmarathon.com Q: I am just beginning my exercise program: Is there enough time to prepare for the Lansing Marathon?

Local health briefs: Fleet Feet offers 5K training

SARASOTA -- Don’t think you could run or walk a 5K? The people at Fleet Feet Sarasota would like to surprise you.

New Downtown St. Louis run may get you off the couch

A REASON TO RUN: Many of us who don't think we'd run for anything less than a life or death proposition, just might be induced by a clever idea being sponsored by the Partnership for Downtown St. Louis.