This is a community for those who are trying to run their first 5k or run their best ever 5k! I was a very competitive 5k cross country runner in high school, but that was many moons ago! Now I have made my way back to the sport of running in my late 30’s (36 to be exact) with the goal to run my fastest 5k ever by the age of 40. I want to share this journey with you and share my years of experience with racing, injuries and more; to help you become the best runner you can possibly be.

Latest episodes of the podcast The 5k Race Podcast

• Why Running 5Ks Might Be Better (and Healthier) Than Training for a Marathon
• Overcoming Gate Issues, Illnesses And Long Term Injuries While Staying Motivated
• Using Zwift Virtual Running to Improve 5k Racing and Overall Running Fitness
• Speed Work Part 1: Using Repetitions and Fartleks for Faster 5k Racing
• Does Running Slower "REALLY" Make Me Faster?
• How To Properly Taper For A 5k Race - Preparing For Race Day Morning
• Streak Running, Ramping up Mileage & Our Best Chances For Racing in 2020
• Staying Motivated: 5k Racing and IronMan Virtual Racing Club
• Improve Your 5k Racing With Cross Training and Better Base Building
• 2020 Race Plans, What Kind of Heart Rate Monitor Should You Use, Weekly Nutrition & More
• Six Training Tips To Help You Prepare For Your First Half Marathon
• How To Build Up To Running More Days Per Week & The Eagle Creek Trail Half Marathon Recap
• How To Handle Race Day Nutrition For Better 5k And Half Marathon Racing
• Cross Country Base Building, Heat Training, & Why The 5k Race Is The Best!
• Improving Your Running Speed With Repetitions & The Viking Dash National Championships Recap 2019
• Overcoming Runners Burnout - Why You’re Fatigued, Sick, Unmotivated And Injured
• How To Use Tempo Runs For Better 5k and Half Marathon Racing
• Treadmill Training and MAF Method For Better 5k Racing
• Using Repetitions & Fartlek Runs For Faster 5k and Half Marathon Racing
• How to Build A Strong Running Base: Faster 5k, Half Marathon Racing and Aerobic Development
• How to Use Cycling to Improve Your 5k Running Fitness and Performance
• How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon: Six Week Training Plan
• Five Training Tips to Help You Run Your Best 5k: How to Avoid Burnout
• 8 Reasons The 5k is The Best Race Distance For Most Runners