How to Run a Faster 5k: Try This Workout

Опубликовано: 14 Август 2026
на канале: Zenith Endurance
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The best workout to run a faster 5k - this workout has helped Derrick improve his 5k PB from 17:07 to 15:50 in one year.

With cross country season coming up quickly, Derrick and Rod are working on improving their efficiency at 5k and faster effort. Coach Benson Langat also prescribed two all-out 400m repetitions to build confidence late in races when the legs are fatigued. Running in the Skechers Speed Freek & Addidas Takumi Sen 8.

Workout:
4x400 - faster than 5k effort (75, 78, 76, 75)
200 jog recovery

4x1mile - 5k effort (5:06, 5:08, 5:09, 5:06)
400 jog recovery

Full recovery before final set
2x400 - all out (66, 68)

Coaching:
https://shop.run605.com/content/coach...

Follow us on:
📷 Instagram - Derrick:   / derrick.ettel  
📷 Instagram - Rod:   / rbnrunning  
📷 Instagram - Coach Benson:   / coach_bensane  
🎽 Strava - Derrick:   / strava  
🎽 Strava - Rod: https://www.strava.com/athletes/22971...

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