The elusive sub 30 minute 5k

[Beccym]

I did park run yesterday and decided to try to get under 30 minute or on it. Found where the 30 minute pace maker was, I managed to keep up with him and then I dropped my cardigan, picked it up but never caught him up. My pace seemed to then slow, I thought, oh well let's just finish, was therefore surprised when I did 31.11 so maybe next time.

[Noaky12 Graduate]

Wow thats still very speedy well done!! ☺

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Brilliant...very well done!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Well done you and it's not easy- what is your normal pace? You could try using the speed podcast as that will really help . Don't be disheartened though that is a good time and don't take your cardi next time!!!!

[Beccym Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

I usually do between 32 and 35 min depending on the day

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Beccym]

So you've taken at least 50 seconds off... That's fantastic, don't underestimate how hard it is!!! I've recently shaved off 20 seconds on my PB and I was over the moon!!!

[Beccym Graduate]

The last park run was 31.24 so 13, but my general pace is 32 to 35. I have signed up for Brighton half marathon in feb and a 10k in Nov. So will need your top tips Ju-ju.😁

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

Try doing 1klm repeats at parkrun over the month before your next pacer day- say 4x1Klm at a pace faster than the 30 minutes finish - so, say 5:50 mins per k . Take a 1 minute walk or jog in between each repeat.

[Beccym Graduate in reply to Bazza1234]

Will give it ago

[totalbeginner Graduate]

You were not far off! Still a PB though x