How to Run a Faster 5k! | 6 Key Workouts + Race Tips HD

While most 5k and 10k plans aren’t drastically different we’re going to breakdown the nuances and give you some 5k specific workouts as well as a race strategy for crushing your 3.1 mile PR. RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THE VDIEO: Race plan/pace calculator - https://runnersconnect.net/race-plan-5k-run/ Sign up for a coaching/training plan - https://runnersconnect.net/ More about "Hammer Intervals" - https://runnersconnect.net/teach-yourself-how-to-race-faster/ More on 5k/10k training - https://runnersconnect.net/5k-10k-specific-training/ 5k specific workouts for beginning runners: Week 1: 2 mile warm-up, 5 x 400 meters at 5k goal race pace with 100m jog rest, 1-2 mile cool down Week 2: 2 mile warm-up, 4 x 600 meters at 5k goal race pace with 100m jog rest, 1-2 mile cool down Week 3: 2-3 mile warm-up, 3 x 800 meters at 5k goal race pace with 200m jog rest, 1-2 mile cool down Week 4: 2-3 mile warm-up, 6 x 400 meters at 5k goal race pace with 100m jog rest, hammer interval 6 as fast as you can, 1-2 mile cool down Week 5: 2-3 mile warm-up, 4 x 800 meters at 5k goal race pace with 200m jogging rest, hammer interval 4 as fast as you can, 1-2 mile cool down Week 6: Race week 2-3 mile warm-up, 1 x 1 mile at 3k-5k pace w/5 min rest, 2 x 400 meters at mile pace w/3 minutes rest, 2 mile cool down. 5k specific workouts for advanced runners Week 1: 2-3 mile warm-up, 11 x 400 meters at 5k goal race pace with 100m jogging rest, 1-2 mile cool down Week 2: 2-3 mile warm-up, 8 x 600 meters at 5k goal race pace with 100m jogging rest, 1-2 mile cool down Week 3: 2-3 mile warm-up, 6 x 800 meters at 5k goal race pace with 200m jogging rest, 1-2 mile cool down Week 4: 2-3 mile warm-up, 12 x 400 meters at 5k goal race pace with 100m jogging rest, hammer #10 as fast as you can, 1-2 mile cool down Week 5: 2-3 mile warm-up, 8 x 800 meters at 5k goal race pace with 200m jogging rest, hammer #6 as fast as you can, 1-2 mile cool down Week 6: Race week 2-3 mile warm-up, 2 x 1 mile at 3k-5k pace w/5 min rest, 2 x 400 meters at mile pace w/3 minutes rest, 2 mile cool down. #5krun #5k #5ktraining #5ktips #5krace #running