Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today lets explore how fast and far the long run should be for 5k training.The long run could be the greatest contributor to your ability to run a faster 5K in 2022. It certainly was for me. Today lets explore how fast and far the long run should be for 5k training. Using primarily the long run, I went from 19:59 to 18:41 in 30 days, but what is so special about the long run and why do 5K runners still benefit from it? This is part 4 of a series on how to Run a faster 5k in 2022.
Jordan Thomas is a Product Manager, runner and storyteller. He focuses on Simplifying Tech and Running to Improve your Life.
Today lets explore how fast and far the long run should be for 5k training.The long run could be the greatest contributor to your ability to run a faster 5K in 2022. It certainly was for me. Today lets explore how fast and far the long run should be for 5k training. Using primarily the long run, I went from 19:59 to 18:41 in 30 days, but what is so special about the long run and why do 5K runners still benefit from it? This is part 4 of a series on how to Run a faster 5k in 2022.
Jordan Thomas is a Product Manager, runner and storyteller. He focuses on Simplifying Tech and Running to Improve your Life.
