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Struggling to break 20 minutes for 5K? DO THIS!

2025-07-06 Sports
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If you enjoyed the video, please like, comment and subscribe! Thank you for watching! Links from the video: Sub 20 5K training plan https://benparkes.com/collections/5k-10k-plans/products/5-km-advanced-l4 Free downloadable pacing chart https://benparkes.com/blogs/news/pacing-your-runs-right-pace-chart?_pos=1&_sid=0e066cf4b&_ss=r Tim Grose’s fast parkrun list https://www.thepowerof10.info/content/itemdisplay.aspx?itemid=1706&fbclid=IwY2xjawIHM0VleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZkTC_gOx5vRZoINTj74wKf2WLhK7jWUANrm2VXL5iZnHrFmVkrqvNZ6OA_aem_wpADuIL0_3rrv-HY1Ifv9w Tim Grose’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZZpmGa6Yyk Save 10% site wide on training plans, hats, technical & casual apparel - (Code - YOUTUBE10) https://bit.ly/benparkesyoutube10 Check out: 📈 Training Plans: https://benparkes.com/collections/training-plans 🧢 Running Hats: https://benparkes.com/collections/runninghats 🧦 Running Socks: https://benparkes.com/collections/socks 🩳 Running Shorts: https://benparkes.com/collections/running-shorts 👕 Running Tees / Singlets: https://benparkes.com/collections/running-apparel-collection 😀 FREE Beginner Plans: https://benparkes.com/collections/free-beginner-plans ⏰ Shop our Latest Arrivals: https://benparkes.com/collections/latest-arrivals Follow me here: Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2310069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparkes Second channel https://www.youtube.com/@benparkesroadrunningreviews 📱For support enquiries or business enquiries, please go to: https://www.benparkes.com and use the chat function. ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:57 Consistent mileage 1:44 Speed sessions 3:35 Fast shoes 4:44 Choose a fast course 6:02 Accurate pacing 7:36 Run slower on easy days 8:21 Incorporate strides 9:16 Strength training & drills About this video: In today's video, we're going through the things that runners who regularly break 20 minutes in the 5K will tend to be doing in their training so you can incorporate these things into your routine if you’re looking to get a 5K PB or run sub 20 yourself! This video is NOT sponsored. All products mentioned have been bought 100% by Ben and the channel. Our mission here is to help runners of all abilities improve and enjoy running to their full potential. Showcasing the best running tips and advice, while reviewing the latest gear and taking your round some of the best races in the world!

Top Comments (10)

@tw5207 2025-07-06

On 42 mins but getting close

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@receipts 2025-07-06

I recently PB’d 19:54 at age 42.

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@efrainquintero2827 2025-07-26

I am 39, Im a man, I quit smoking 4 months ago. Last May 2025 i did sub 40, july 2025 i did sub 21. From 72 kg to 68 kg as of now.

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@BT37GU 2025-08-05

Currently at 21:10 and looking at cracking that sub 20!!!

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@chiytacc 2025-07-06

What I would add to this video is: do a warmup run before your sub 20 min attempt, at least 10 min with some accelerations. I think it can get something like 30 seconds off your finishing time.

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@dimitrisn4c 2025-07-06

Never expected to see you during my run this morning 😂 Great videos!

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@questswithtrevandlex 2025-07-06

Just want to say I appreciate your videos, Ben! I’ve been marathon training and your videos always help!

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@juraj_6385 2025-08-31

ufff thats some serious requirements you put there. 19:22 PB for 5km month ago with 3sessions a week with 20-30km weekly at 42 years of age in my 2nd running season...

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@jk6561 2025-09-24

Great video Ben! I'm 67 now so not much chance of a sub 20 - However... when I was able to run a sub 20 5K, weekly intervals were a core session for me. Agree that negative splits are the key to make it more pleasant. Slow running wasn't part of the equation in those days! I'm aiming to get back in the 7's now so the training tips will be useful. Thanks!

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@RoshanFernandez-md5cf 2026-04-07

Thanks for the video Ben 🙏🏾😊 I’m 57, last year I ran 19:15 for a 5k. I had a few niggles end of the year but building again and just ran 20:26 on an undulating course. Hoping to get under 19mins this year. Consistency is the key 😊🙌🏽

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