Question For Seasoned 5k Athletes: How Do I Drop My Times?

litsy3

You didn't say whether you have been running the 45-60 miles per week for a long time, or whether you've built up to that more recently? If you have been running high mileage for years, there's less chance of huge improvements now. But if you're doing more than in previous seasons, that alone should help (but slow it all down except the quality sessions).

Do you have any weight to lose? If so, that would help too. I am not racing anywhere near my 5k PR at the moment, but I am also about 5-7lbs heavier than I was when I ran it and I can tell that makes a difference! So I'm planning on gradually losing the extra weight in time for my target races in the autumn.