** If you can’t run an even split (constant pace). My understanding is that, for most…
Tag: how to get a 5K PB
Tip 14 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
*** Run in straight lines. ie run 5k not 5050m from wandering all over the place.…
Tip 13 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
*** ‘Sprint’ the last minute; this will only make a few seconds difference. No I mean faster…
Tip 12 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
*X Run ‘correctly’, with the ‘correct technique’. This will be difficult to change by the weekend.…
Sub 20 minute 5k on less than 2 hours a week? Possible?
If you are anything but a young male then, unless you can already do it, a sub…
Tip 11 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
***Choose a flat and firm course. All the suggestions are starred: *** 3 stars. IMHO it will…
Tip 10 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
* Get to the course early to start stress free and warmed up. All the suggestions…
Tip 9 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
** On a windy day run behind someone in the bits that are against the wind.…
Tip 8 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
*** Of course, just running as hard as you can should do it! But if it were…
Tip 7 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
** Gadgets: Unless you are a good runner you will not know the exact speed at…
Tip 6 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
* Kit: Compression gear might help. Either full length leggings or calf guards. The argument…
Tip 5 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
* Kit: Bits of kit (other than shoes) are probably not going to make any positive…
Tip 4 of 50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
* Get someone to pace you who you can rely on to run at the desired…
Tip 3./50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
Tip 3/50. ***X I’m very tempted to say get a new pair of race shoes…
Tip 2./50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
Tip 2/50. **X Warm up properly on the day as if you pull something you won’t…
Tip 1/50 : Get a 5K PB *NOW* #howtogeta5kpb
All the suggestions are starred: *** 3 stars. IMHO it will work ** 2 stars. It…
5k : Top Tip for a PB
Check out the pacing opportunities at your local parkrun. Larger parkruns sometimes have pacers who run…
