5k pacing strategy. How fast should you run? 3 5k strategies for a new PB

5k pacing strategy. How fast should you run? You've followed your 5k training plan and you're ready for race day. Even though a 5k is one of the shorter endurance running events it requires a clear pacing strategy in order to achieve your fastest time. Here we discuss three options as outlined by Steve Kalclash Fitness.

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[paull]

I remember watching this last year. I couldn't even run ½ km before I had to stop, I thought I'd never succeed. Now I can do a sub–25 minute 5 km.

This time I'm aiming for a sub 20 minute 5 km. Such an inspirational video. Do or die!

[ozapenguin]

It sounds a lot better in my mind than when I'm actually running.

[wesleyrodriguez]

pain is temporary...after pain is success....

[maoma]

I died after using strategy 3. This is my ghost coming to haunt you.

[percentGorilla]

"Do or die suicidal pace" is on the money. It's the race day strategy that has got me to a 19:11 5K at age 50 and on an upward curve towards the holy grail of a sub 19 time. Not easy at this age while simultaneously trying to maintain upper body mass. Cheers Steve, great video.

[christophersmith]

I think 90% of people SAY they plan for strat 1 or 2, but ALWAYS end up doing strat 3 😂

[MrRaErickson]

Whenever I have set my 5k PR's it's always been the do or die method. Go out fast and hold on for dear life Haha. No joke.

[scotturner]

Favorite strat: Start clean, run relaxed, pull in behind someone like you running strat 3, and finish strong to win the race. Seen it happen too many times to count.

[jacobriis]

Many struggle at km 3 and 4. This where it gets difficult. You need to keep up the high pace!!!

[trentbutler]

I Ran a P.R today using strategy 3, I tried the other 2 strategies and today I went with strategy 3, first 2km were super quick, and I knew I was on P.R time next km I consolidated the P.R and the last 2km I went through hell, but I was thinking of this exact video and it worked, plan was get AHEAD of P.R time and HOLD ON, knowing I was ahead keep me digging DEEP, THANKS CHAMP, forget negative split, go hard AND HOLD ON

[EndaRochford]

I ran a 5k a few years back where I wanted to get clear of the pack on narrow streets. I burst out at a Sprint pace like you recommend for the first 1-1.5k and settled back a little once clear. It's still the fastest time I've set a 5k. That being said, my training this year has been much more focused so I plan to set a new pb very soon.

[whitestuff]

Dammit that's it. Strategy No. 3 this Saturday.

[excetra]

Well just tried strategy 3, lets just say i regretted it after 2k

[haziqhaikal]

i'll take strategy no.2 for now :)

[slpn]

I'm very late to this, but ran a 5k race last night. I normally go for strategy 3 but last night I REALLY went for strategy 3! Went off like a bullet and was the most painful run of my life. Totally thought I wouldn't be able to hold on, but somehow I did. Ran the first mile in 5:35 which is waayyy beyond my ability. Somehow finished in 17:55 knocking 31 seconds off my PB. Thanks for the video, it gave me the motivation to submit to the PAIN :)

[drownless]

START SLOW FINISH FAST? actually that sounds like a pretty fun race, passing everyone

[frithstar]

Got my 10k PB this week - 47.19 next goal is sub 45. Im with you man, all out at the beginning! I live in a hilly area so constant speed doesn't work for me. Nothing like seeing you are on for a PB at the start :)

[itsdemi]

"YOU JUST FUCKIN' GO FOR IT" this video is amazing XD

[Tajbor]

watching this before a 5k now, damn I'm pumped from that speech!

[danielhayes]

I always used to keep a steady pace throughout, but now I have adopted the do or die technique and am much quicker!