About this episode
5K training and racing is hard, no matter your level of experience as a runner. Even if 3.1 miles is a warm-up for you, the distance can be challenging in terms of speed. If you want to improve your 5K time - whether that's a sub-40 min 5K, sub-30, or sub-20 - this is the episode for you!
We also answered a listener question on run-walk intervals.
Discussion points include:
- Weekly mileage when training for a 5K
- How to set a 5K goal pace
- 5K pace specific workouts
- Do you taper for a 5K?
- How to fuel for a 5K race
- Warming up before a 5K race
- How to pace a 5K race
- How to recover after a 5K race
Further reading:
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/how-to-improve-your-5k-time/
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/5k-pace-chart/
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/transition-from-the-marathon-to-5k/
https://lauranorrisrunning.com/taper-for-a-5k-or-10k-race/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/walking-a-5k/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/first-5k-tips/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/couch-to-5k/
https://www.runtothefinish.com/run-a-5k-in-30-minutes/
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