We all have days like that mate and give yourself chance to put a little training block in to try different types of running etc. take the pressure off from racing and times, then go for it on a race or day that you can do. Maybe a 4 week block? You'll get there absolutely zero doubt.
@@Run_Like_a_T-Rex I’ve been running a lot of easy runs lately like you say ‘without the pressure of racing’ and I’ve been enjoying it. I’ve even been pacing and helping others to Pb’s instead and it’s been a nice distraction. I’m hoping that when I return to the sub 20 challenge throughout my Cardiff training block, I can find a bit more time again.
I've watched a couple of your vids mate and you're so close. Please be patient and do your easy runs easy. That sub 20 will come and before you know it you'll be chasing 18. I know it sounds mad but do your intervals hard, easy runs easy and that sub 20 will be a breeze. Best of luck dude
@@Randybeast thank you! And thanks for watching! So many have said that once you break 20 you’ll be running sub all the time. Mad to think a 30min 5k was an achievement for me not so long ago! I’m looking forward to returning to some more sub 20 attempts. Currently trying to get myself into shape for Cardiff half and hoping the varied runs I’m doing for that will also help with my attempts. Because of my injury 5k 2-3 times a week was all I could manage for a while and I think I just got carried away with going out at race pace trying to reach my goal, in the end I just burnt out.
@CarlTheAmateurRunner you're not the first person to go full out on each run and you won't be the last. I've only been running 6 years but the last year has been the best. Structured training with an experienced coach makes a huge difference. 19.50 to 18.49 difference
@@nicksrunningandadventureschann that’s it, take the good with the bad, all part of the journey!! It’s not the end just a break whilst I focus more on Cardiff half for now.
The long easy runs for half marathon will help with your aerobic endurance then throw one or two speed sessions in working just below and above your target pace should see improvements in times. I took a while to hit that sub 20 and get stuck at certain points but have consistently been running 19:xx parkruns for last few months. Dont neglect the strength and conditioning as well. Good luck for the half marathon 🙂
@@vickyshaw1709 thank you! 😁 yeah that’s what I’m hoping that the half marathon training will help my sub 20 attempts. I have been guilty of neglecting my s&c but since my recent injury I’ve started to prioritise a day a week for that. Not only for injury prevention but it can actually produce extra speed too I’m told?
@@CarlTheAmateurRunner yes I think that's what's helped me. I've been doing some basic core exercises and weights at home with some mobility work. Contemplating joining a gym which also has a running track so I get my money's worth !!
@@vickyshaw1709 that sounds perfect! I have thought about track sessions once a week for intervals/speed workouts but it’s hard to find any availability.
I've been feeling really fatigued even in some 'easy' runs recently. I think it's probably the heat that does it for me. I think a couple (or more) weeks of easier running should defo help you mate!
The heat definitely doesn’t help. I have since been doing a lot more easy runs as I turn my focus to Cardiff half in October and hopefully I come back stronger for the next wave of sub 20 5k attempts.
@@CarlTheAmateurRunner it's certainly been an enjoyable series to watch as someone that seems local to you. So looking forward to seeing what videos come!
Sorry to hear about that, looked like a warm night and there are always too many factors when racing a 5k as if one little thing goes wrong, most of the time that's it for your time, youll get there mate, its mainly mental and once you have clocked under once youll be doing it every week 👊👊
@@raleyadventures I think it was a mix of work, heat, and race pace fatigue and it just wasn’t gonna happen on that night. That race is a series so I may try and get back there and redeem myself!
We all have days like that mate and give yourself chance to put a little training block in to try different types of running etc. take the pressure off from racing and times, then go for it on a race or day that you can do. Maybe a 4 week block? You'll get there absolutely zero doubt.
@@Run_Like_a_T-Rex I’ve been running a lot of easy runs lately like you say ‘without the pressure of racing’ and I’ve been enjoying it. I’ve even been pacing and helping others to Pb’s instead and it’s been a nice distraction. I’m hoping that when I return to the sub 20 challenge throughout my Cardiff training block, I can find a bit more time again.
I've watched a couple of your vids mate and you're so close. Please be patient and do your easy runs easy. That sub 20 will come and before you know it you'll be chasing 18. I know it sounds mad but do your intervals hard, easy runs easy and that sub 20 will be a breeze. Best of luck dude
@@Randybeast thank you! And thanks for watching!
So many have said that once you break 20 you’ll be running sub all the time. Mad to think a 30min 5k was an achievement for me not so long ago!
I’m looking forward to returning to some more sub 20 attempts. Currently trying to get myself into shape for Cardiff half and hoping the varied runs I’m doing for that will also help with my attempts.
Because of my injury 5k 2-3 times a week was all I could manage for a while and I think I just got carried away with going out at race pace trying to reach my goal, in the end I just burnt out.
@CarlTheAmateurRunner you're not the first person to go full out on each run and you won't be the last. I've only been running 6 years but the last year has been the best. Structured training with an experienced coach makes a huge difference. 19.50 to 18.49 difference
More good runs than bad my friend, rest regroup and you’ll be back at it . I’m sure you will get that PB sub 20
@@nicksrunningandadventureschann that’s it, take the good with the bad, all part of the journey!!
It’s not the end just a break whilst I focus more on Cardiff half for now.
I had a day like that the other day. Felt like my legs were so heavy. However, actually got a PB. But it was such a hard park run
@@kathrynflannery2889 you seem to be doing really well with your running, congrats on another Pb!!
The long easy runs for half marathon will help with your aerobic endurance then throw one or two speed sessions in working just below and above your target pace should see improvements in times. I took a while to hit that sub 20 and get stuck at certain points but have consistently been running 19:xx parkruns for last few months. Dont neglect the strength and conditioning as well. Good luck for the half marathon 🙂
@@vickyshaw1709 thank you! 😁
yeah that’s what I’m hoping that the half marathon training will help my sub 20 attempts. I have been guilty of neglecting my s&c but since my recent injury I’ve started to prioritise a day a week for that. Not only for injury prevention but it can actually produce extra speed too I’m told?
@@CarlTheAmateurRunner yes I think that's what's helped me. I've been doing some basic core exercises and weights at home with some mobility work. Contemplating joining a gym which also has a running track so I get my money's worth !!
@@vickyshaw1709 that sounds perfect! I have thought about track sessions once a week for intervals/speed workouts but it’s hard to find any availability.
I've been feeling really fatigued even in some 'easy' runs recently. I think it's probably the heat that does it for me. I think a couple (or more) weeks of easier running should defo help you mate!
The heat definitely doesn’t help.
I have since been doing a lot more easy runs as I turn my focus to Cardiff half in October and hopefully I come back stronger for the next wave of sub 20 5k attempts.
@@CarlTheAmateurRunner it's certainly been an enjoyable series to watch as someone that seems local to you. So looking forward to seeing what videos come!
@@RunWithLew ah thank you! Means a lot. A good chance we’ll bump into each other at some point if you are local.
Sorry to hear about that, looked like a warm night and there are always too many factors when racing a 5k as if one little thing goes wrong, most of the time that's it for your time, youll get there mate, its mainly mental and once you have clocked under once youll be doing it every week 👊👊
@@raleyadventures I think it was a mix of work, heat, and race pace fatigue and it just wasn’t gonna happen on that night. That race is a series so I may try and get back there and redeem myself!
@@CarlTheAmateurRunnerwe look forward to your next effort 👊
Try to neg split every run, even if the 1st km is 4'30", so you can finish strong with an empty tank.
@@rodginator top advice and I do like to run a negative split however with a 5k I always find it hard to make up what I lose at the beginning.