I'm Using This Workout To Break 16 Minutes For 5k

Andy has set his sights on breaking 16 minutes for 5k. He is working hard in training and there is one stand out workout that he is using to help him get under 16 minutes.

↓↓ Do you think Andy can break 16 minutes for 5k? Are you working towards a 5k? Let us know in the comments! ↓↓

What’s in this video?
00:00:00 - Chasing a 5K Time
00:01:22 - Getting into a tough workout
00:02:31 - Training for a faster 5K
00:03:53 - Faster than Target
00:05:03 - Speed Training: 800s and 400s
00:06:32 - Alternating 10K and 5K Paces
00:09:13 - Pushing Through Mental Barriers
00:10:33 - The Importance of Mentality

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[largesatsuma]

Just getting under 20 minutes is my current goal.

[faulypi]

Andy's "recovery" is faster than my 5k pace.. 🤣

[negan]

Ran my first sub 30 minute 5 k today, not on the same level as many of you but I’m well happy with it, now onto the next goal 🏃‍♂️👍

[CrunchBee]

I’m still trying to get under 21 minutes
Can’t imagine 16
Andy is crazy

[DaveOwenEdinburgh]

Watching anyone train at this level of intensity could be punishing, but whoever chose the accompanying music here did a brilliant job to make Andy's ordeal soar and inspire. As ever, the running and advice are great, but the wrapper around it elevates the experience!

[adamhenley]

My current PB is 35.51 (but it was 56 2 years ago)

Am doing a half marathon for the first time this weekend and then will be heading back to 5k challenges

[ATA]

One of the best videos I’ve seen on this page… and the bar is already very high! Well done Andy

[livewire]

Ran the “Andy” (your 4 x (1000m, 400m) workout) this morning. Almost killed me, so I’ll definitely give this one a shot as well soon!

[AmusingMunch]

Deffo using this workout. I want to break 15 mins. (PB of 15:18 last year) Noticed Andy running in same shoe I just purchased so I’m taking that as a sign it’s meant to be!

[IsaacGibsonDunt]

Love this video. Andy is so inspirational 🤩. Would love to hit the paces he is hitting 🏃‍♂️💨. I’m at 18:33 for the 5K currently, aiming for sub 18 soon hopefully 🤞👍

[zomfglololo]

I'm currently at 22:30 for 5k and doing 12x400 at 4min/km with 90s recovery in between. Im struggline so hard. I feel like I explode towards the end. I'm decicated and won't give up! You are so amazying fast Andy. Good luck breaking the 16k, again! 🙂 Videos like this give me quite some motivation and there is always something to learn from you guys!

[Spazinut]

I ran my first 5k with 3 months of training at 25:21. My goal is to run under 20. And I’m gonna do it this channel helps me keep going. Love the podcast.

[CaptainBrash]

Yeah, I absolutely love it when early into some kind of progressive or hard workout you are convinced you can't do it then you just nail it textbook.

[karmelomrvica]

Perfect timing haha. Finally broke 16 myself yesterday, feels amazing looking back on a time when that mark that felt so far away.

[alexdaish]

Haha... when I'm struggling to push for a PB I kept making jokes about being a mentality monster. But it works! Now regularly finishing faster than other friends who are fitter at 5k's as I dig in and convince myself I am a Mentality Monster.

[williamhadden]

Last week I did the 5x800 plus 8x400 from TRC 10k plan. So I wasn't alternating paces. It was a HARD Sesh. I almost quit after the 800s but then kept going and felt stronger in the 400s. Also I love that Andy supports LFC - That's one more thing we have in common besides the loads of kids, being the same age and I'm an engineer as well.

[UTubeSL]

You're an absolute legend, Andy, no doubt you can go sub-16mins!

[poweredbysoul]

Wow you’re fast! My current 5k PB is 23:32. I’m hoping to run a sub 20 this year, and hopefully a sub 18 by next year. I recently started a workout progression that is similar to this, based on a workout I learned from a Jake Wightman video.

[hofres]

Love it, Andy! More of 5k and 10k guidance please :) Big love from Germany.

[TheStammerer-snqs]

I'm training for the London to Brighton run - Running slow to run fast. Did a speed check on Sunday and ran a 16.30 at 41, my quickest in 2 years.