How to Run a Sub 20 Minute 5K: Top Tips from Coach Lloyd

TLDRCoach Lloyd shares his top tips for running a sub 20 minute 5K, including the importance of consistency, training duration, keeping easy days easy and hard days hard, interval training, and finding your own training process. He also emphasizes the need for individualization and understanding that everyone's journey is unique.

Key insights

🏃Consistency is key in training for a sub 20 minute 5K.

Give yourself 8 to 12 weeks of training to work towards a 5K PB.

💪Keep easy days easy and ensure hard days are hard for effective training.

🔁Interval training at a faster pace than race pace can improve 5K performance.

🌟Find your own training process and stick with it to achieve your personal best.

Q&A

How long does it take to train for a sub 20 minute 5K?

It is recommended to give yourself 8 to 12 weeks of training to work towards a 5K PB.

What is the key to consistent training?

The key to consistent training is finding a training process that works for you and sticking with it.

What is the benefit of interval training?

Interval training at a faster pace than race pace can improve your performance in a 5K race.

How do I keep easy days easy and hard days hard?

On easy days, run at a comfortable pace that allows for recovery. On hard days, push the pace to challenge yourself.

Can everyone run a sub 20 minute 5K?

While not everyone may be able to run a sub 20 minute 5K, consistent training and individualized approaches can help each person reach their personal best.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Coach Lloyd shares his top tips for running a sub 20 minute 5K.

01:17Consistency is key in training for a sub 20 minute 5K.

04:32Give yourself 8 to 12 weeks of training to work towards a 5K PB.

07:58Keep easy days easy and ensure hard days are hard for effective training.

10:20Interval training at a faster pace than race pace can improve 5K performance.

13:12Find your own training process and stick with it to achieve your personal best.

44:32It is recommended to give yourself 8 to 12 weeks of training to work towards a 5K PB.

46:39The key to consistent training is finding a training process that works for you and sticking with it.

58:44Interval training at a faster pace than race pace can improve your performance in a 5K race.

62:29On easy days, run at a comfortable pace that allows for recovery. On hard days, push the pace to challenge yourself.

68:31While not everyone may be able to run a sub 20 minute 5K, consistent training and individualized approaches can help each person reach their personal best.