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How to Use a 5k Pace Chart to Plan Your Next Race Strategy

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 by Brian Rock
A woman who used a Hal Higdon half marathon training plan to prepare for her race crosses the finish line.

Running a solid 5k race depends on your ability to pace yourself well over the course of 3.1 miles. To help you do that, I’ve created the 5k pace chart that you see below. Finding the right 5k pace can be tricky. You need to run fast, but you also need to be able to … Read more

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Starting a New 5k Training Block

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020 by Brian Rock
A runner on a bridge, training for a 5k.

At this point, it’s been just about two weeks since I ran my half marathon time trial. I’ve taken it easy the last two weeks to recover, and I’m looking forward to starting a new training block. Long term, my goal is to run a marathon next fall and a half marathon late next spring. … Read more

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My Fall Training Block – From 5k to Half Marathon

November 11, 2020November 5, 2020 by Brian Rock

I spent the spring getting back into running after an injury, followed by some base building in the summer. By August, it was time to actually train a bit and set a baseline for what kind of times I could achieve. I didn’t have a solid plan, and I kind of muddled through a bit. … Read more

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