training

Preparing for Your First 5K

3.1 miles — the perfect distance for your first foray into one of the world’s most popular sports (for the record, that’s about 6,000 Fitbit steps). We’ll help you navigate some of the obstacles that trip people up when they’re starting a running program for the first time, or coming back to running after a break. Here’s how to...

Join the 1st Fitbit Bay Area Training Run Led by Dean Karnazes

Whether you’re starting to train for the Fitbit Tiburon 1/2 Marathon & 5K or trying to prep for marathon season, we’ve got the perfect event to inspire you! Spread the local Fitbit love and join Fitbit ambassador and ultra-marathonman Dean Karnazes on Monday August 25, for a 4-mile run/walk that starts and culminates at the Bay...

6 Reasons Why Rest Days Are Important

Step count, active minutes, calories burned… These are all important pieces of data that help us live healthier, more active lives. But we often don’t stress the importance of rest and why your body needs days off. With Fitbit, you can track and improve your quality of sleep. But that’s just part of the equation. Your tracker can...