Choosing a challenge
Which distance to start with, how the formats compare, and an honest look at whether a virtual race is worth it.
5K, 10K or half marathon: which should you do first?Which race distance should you do first? How a 5K, 10K and half marathon compare on training time and difficulty, and how to choose for your schedule.6 min read- Virtual running challenges comparedHow the main formats count your distance, check it, and send the medal.6 min read
- Are virtual races worth it?An honest look at what you pay for, the pros, the cons, and when to skip one.6 min read
- Long-distance virtual challenges: how far per dayThe daily average for each long challenge, and how to keep going for weeks.6 min read
- How do virtual races work? A step-by-step guideEvery step from sign-up to medal, and what changes from one organizer to the next.6 min read
- Virtual race vs in-person race: which is right for you?How they compare on cost, schedule, atmosphere and support, and when to do each.6 min read
- How to pick a virtual challenge you will actually finishStart from what you do now, do the daily math, and leave yourself a buffer.6 min read
- Family and team virtual challenges: how to do one togetherPicking one distance for mixed abilities, doing it with kids, and keeping a group going.6 min read
- When to start a virtual challenge: picking your windowHow to choose the weeks your challenge runs, season by season.6 min read
