Is running a 5k in under 20 minutes one of your running goals? If yes, you're in the right place! In this video, I'll breakdown the key strategies that helped me go from not being able to break 24 minutes for months to consistently achieving sub 20 minute 5ks.

Essentially, running a sub 20 minute 5k takes a mixture of things working together. Endurance, speed, a higher Vo2 max and lactate threshold, the right nutrition and a positive mindset. You probably won't achieve the sub 20 5k mark in your first try. That's absolutely fine. Be sure to pick yourself up, get back in the ring, and keep trying. You WILL get there in the end!

For a more detailed, written account, check out my blog post here: https://www.runningcafe.online/post/how-to-run-a-sub-20-minute-5km-top-tips-from-a-17-44-5km-runner

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