Train to Run a Faster 5K - The Best Workouts & Mistakes to Avoid

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/25583003 See my full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGTJu6XhUCc6zjl0ucgCy1fShhi0RhL7 Pace calculator: https://www.runna.com/pace-calculator 🔥 How to Run a Faster 5K & Smash Your PB! Step-by-Step Training Guide 🔥 Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:33 How I got quicker 0:48 What time should I aim for? 02:37 How long will it take? 03:40 What specific workouts? 07:50 Raceday mistakes Struggling to break your 5K PB? Whether you’re aiming for sub-30, sub-25, or the elusive sub-20, this video is your ultimate guide to running faster and smarter. I’ll walk you through the exact training plan, including interval workouts, hill sprints, pacing strategies, and the race-day tactics you need to achieve your best time ever. 🏃‍♂️ Key Topics Covered: ✅ How to Set a Realistic Goal Time ✅ Essential Speed Workouts (Hill Sprints, 1K & 400m Repeats) ✅ How Many Weeks You Need to Train for a PB ✅ How to Avoid Common Race-Day Mistakes 💪 Proven Strategy: My own 5K breakthrough came from dialing in interval training and hill sprints—taking me from 19:00 to 16:45! If I can do it, so can you. Stick to this plan, trust the process, and watch your time drop. 🚀 Training Breakdown: 📌 Pacing Test: Run 5 x 1K intervals at your goal 5K pace (90s rest). Too hard? Adjust. Too easy? Go faster. 📌 8-10 Week Plan: Train 3-5x per week for max gains (expect 30+ sec/mile improvement). 📌 Speed Workouts: 🔹 10 x 30s Hill Sprints (Jog Recoveries) – Build strength & endurance 🔹 5-8 x 1K Repeats (2:00 Recovery) – Improve VO2 Max 🔹 12-16 x 400m Repeats (90s Recovery) – Boost race speed 🏅 Race Day Strategy: 🔥 Stick to goal pace (don’t burn out early!) 🔥 Arrive early, warm up properly, and stay focused 🔥 Save energy for a strong final 500m push 👟 What’s Your Current 5K PB? Drop it in the comments, and let’s crush your goal together! #5KTraining #RunFaster #PBHunting #RunningTips #running #run #runner #runningmotivation #parkrun