Can I Break 16 Minutes For 5k? | 5k Race Vlog

[@NoelSlevin]

As someone who used to run 16.30 and is struggling to go much faster than 20.00 right now, this is really encouraging. And I joined a running club for the first time in my life last week!

[@grantmckay7014]

At 60 in 2022, Steve Moneghetti ran 15:52 for 5k. 18 years of training left to prepare for that record! Seriously though, well done Andy. World Masters is calling.

[@jackcooper3193]

I ran at that meet, Collingwood Classic (Melbourne) I was in one of the slowest heats though!

[@miedzinshs]

The bulky guy keeping up is a beast!

[@fatmanonabike238]

What I love is I finally broke the 35 minute barrier today at a park run and I am chuffed to bits!

[@chinpoeykhoo6261]

Hype video as always, 5K is always the sweet distance for new runners but relatively nightmare when you are getting serious into running!

[@Bweyg]

Let's goo! 15:33. That's blistering speed. Amazing work on the workouts and the videos. Maybe you can go for the sub 15 minute 5k? I mean, at least that's what I would go for in a situation like this. It's videos like these that really inspire me to train for XC season and to break 18 minutes in the 5k, 11 minutes for the 2 mile, and the classic 5 minute mile. Keep up the amazing work guys, way to go Andy!

[@runningchannel]

Challenge accepted

[@Bweyg]

@@runningchannel Heyyy lets goo, I didn't actually think you would respond, thanks for the reply. And if this challenge is actually accepted, I wish you goodluck! Have a great day Andy! :D

[@asharablack]

@@Bweyg Who knows. Maybe this was Rick or Sarah who accepted the challenge in Andy's name. :D

[@Bweyg]

@@asharablack That's true, I didn't even think about that. :D

[@drjd876]

Well done Andy! I reduced my goals a few weeks ago because i felt it was impossible, but after seeing this, and hearing the words you shared at the end.....its GAME ON!!

[@runningchannel]

You can do it!

[@timlicence94]

Well done Andy! still got it indeed :)

[@runningchannel]

He really does!

[@KoMaruyama]

3:57 can we just rewind for a minute and appreciate how beautiful this path is for the shakeout run? That lush green. No cars. (Not even crazy hills of North London). OK - resuming play now.

[@rcuadro]

Holy smokes! This is literally TWICE as fast as my 5K time 😢

[@tine5278]

With those metaspeed shoes you'd gain at least a couple of minutes

[@nathanprice4031]

And just how many people are as good at being you as you are?… I’ll wait 🤷🏻‍♂️ don’t compare, celebrate and understand anything is possible 💙

[@rcuadro]

@@nathanprice4031 I MUST compare. That is what drives me to do better.

[@pappamea4750]

@@nathanprice4031That comma means we shouldn’t celebrate any of the mentioned things in that sentence.

[@geofftoscano6804]

Me too, but I’m also nearly twice Andy’s age!

[@ron4sc]

I use to listen to the Running Channel all of the time because of Andy. If he were a bigger part of the content, I'd come back and listen/watch.

[@severiner7168]

You should watch the podcasts, he’s very present

[@runningchannel]

Andy is featured very regularly and if you want to listen to him every week then check out our podcast!

[@runs.long_notfast]

One star review?

[@livewire1957239]

@@runs.long_notfastYeah, all that useless banter with annoying Sarah and stupid Rick 😂

[@MarieRossiter]

@@livewire1957239 Wow...have nothing nice to say, then say nothing.

[@faulypi]

Great job Andy. Inspired me to go for sub-20!!

[@marcusgall1361]

This looks like the track the GTN team does their challenges on! Are we going to see a crossover?

[@adamhenley8295]

Got to love the “I’m not doing the shake out run fast” when he is doing 5m/km My PB is 7m per km 😂

[@zjcollins90]

I ran my first sub 20 (19:54) this weekend! I have the same shoes as you. Next goal 19:30!!! I’m age 34 so not sure how much more improvements I can make. But I also started running plan for a few months only.

[@acasualviewer5861]

if you're doing sub-20s at age 34 and you're just starting, then there are PLENTY of improvements you can make! But sub-20 is really good for amateur runners.

[@MGE0007]

Apologies if this has been answered before….but what does Andy do for a living?

[@runningchannel]

He’s the CEO of the running channel!

[@RochelleBaines]

Amazing effort Andy, very inspiring. I'm 61 and have been running for 43 years. When I was in my 40's I trained for a 5k and ran 27 mins PB. Recently I did 2 Ultra's and now want to try and bring my 5k back down to 28 mins. I have trained specifically for it and knocked 2mins 30sec off my recent PB to go under 30 mins. I know I can get there with continued specific training. Bring it on!

[@goodyeoman4534]

Fascinating to watch Andy's running technique. The way he seems to glide round the course belies the supreme effort he's putting in. Very inspirational.

[@emmar8329]

Incredible job, Andy! I was cheering you on out loud whilst watching the video (I do this in every Running Channel video that features a race - anyone else?) I was training for a 5k but got sidelined by an injury so for now I'm focusing on recovery and returning to my previous volume without re-injury. Got a half-marathon on the books for October and hoping that will still be doable🤞

[@Torbos96]

Where did Jakob buy this Baddeley mask?

[@arnubiovalenciajimenez6952]

Well done, Andy! I am 59 years old, and my PB is under 21 minutes for a 5k. I am trying to be below 20, but I am having some issues that prevent me from achieving this. Usually, I get injuries that put me behind my PB. By the way, what shoes did you use in this run? What running shows could you suggest to me to replace my current Nike streakfly?

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

When Andy’s (sorry if I spelled your name wrong) shake out run is faster than my race pace.

[@borisbolshoi7317]

How does 1500/1 mile training differ from 5k. What sort of shape would 15:33 equate to in a mile? Obv not 5:10, maybe 4:42-45?

[@kevinritter6448]

The furthest I've ever traveled for a race is 800mi. To be fair I didn't drive it. We took a flight from SLC, UT to LA, CA for the Footlocker Western Regionals 5k in h.s.

[@Jellmerrr]

Amazing effort and well deserved result! The hardwork, discipline and absolute mental resilience to just push through on such a hard effort really pays with a bang on result.

[@matthiaswuest7271]

3 hours driving for a 5k?? That cannot be good on the legs. Ive travelled some long miles for races but always at least with 16 hours or more to shake out and recover after the drive. Fantastic result though, really cool to get this insight into your training/racing 👌🏼

[@josealmeida3986]

Great Run, iam trying an under 20 and I find it pretty difficult for me. 4 months training almost every day and my PB is 23:44.

[@Ibs123]

It's not illegal to eat and drive lol, you didn't need to explain why you're eating whilst driving 😂

[@josephzepeda7608]

How is it possible to move so wuickly and look like you're barely past a shuffle??

[@dghost3473]

I identify with you. I can handle and enjoy more the pain of the shorter distances lol

[@jesst5035]

How annoyed was I when I realised I had been literally down the road in Bath when Andy was running this race when I saw it on Strava 😅

[@clareevans8516]

4 lap course is interesting. Well done, I used your 5km plan this year which definitely had a few session that scared me, and helped me get a new PB. Now i want to see just how close to 20mins i can get

[@kujirajuunigou3457]

Wait, is Andy wearing ASICS now?

[@shaun6577]

Superb effort sub 16!. Class athlete is permanent

[@runningchannel]

So so true

[@elbarto4069]

Running sub 16! Is extremly easy

[@SweetBonanza2001]

what smartwatch are you using most on a day to day basis? :)

[@nikoscoulson]

I don’t get it, you started your vlog 12 hours before the start line, doesn’t it take that long to wake all your children up?

[@runningchannel]

That was the 12 hours before 😂

[@Stu_2112]

So, what i learned from this is that youve got a sub-15 in you.....i look forward to that video 😉

[@runningchannel]

That’s a BIG challenge

[@glennhans2920]

I run a SB17 for a few months now I need to get faster .

[@Man_in_a_suit]

I used to run cross country. Now almost 8 years later I am back into running and struggling to break 25 minutes. Amazing to see at any age you can be an absolute monster in the 5k. Pumped me up.

[@otocan]

I'm in a similar situation! Looking at my old parkrun times from a decade ago where I ran 24:X or 23:X when I was completely out of shape. Now I'm running regularly but 25 minutes seems like a mountain to climb. I'll get there.

[@BagOfH0lding]

What is current Vo2 Max?

[@A3203503]

Hey Andy, with all your kids, I was surprised you didn't have a commercial kitchen. Cheers from Oz.

[@hiddenpk1]

Furthest ive traveled is from Florida to Massachusetts to run a half marathon in my hometown. Almost 1200 miles by car. (1900 km).

[@aspiadas]

Brilliant 💪🙂👍 As a 58 year old trying to break 18:30 I can completely relate to the thoughts you have going into the race.

[@jellekraak7930]

18:30 for a 58 year old is really fast tough

[@carlcblake860]

​@@jellekraak7930And as a 58 year old for me try to break 27 minutes is really tough ..(but I'll get there one day ) 😄

[@aspiadas]

@@carlcblake860 you sure will 👍

[@theinconsequentialrunner]

Get after it you legend!! Is that on a parkrun course? If so, which one?

[@aspiadas]

@@theinconsequentialrunner trying...but not on a Parkrun 🙂

[@Markgen2024]

He looks like running a easy jog

[@meganhirschi6248]

What a nice thing to find out about yourself!

[@Emma-ix6bz]

Always wondered about pre-race shakeout runs in the morning of an evening race. As someone who doesn’t run doubles, wouldn’t this go against the “don’t try anything new on race day” thing? Would also appreciate a podcast/video on the benefit of double training runs! P.S. smashed it Andy!!

[@davidleonard37]

Tries to break 16 and proceeds to run 15.33. Amazing Andy and very modest.

[@richard5607]

That's awesome Andy! Is that Rick's song playing during your run?

[@Averagebum21]

“I’m really nervous. Don’t know why I signed up for this.” 😄😊😅

[@almckinnon1753]

Furthest I’ve traveled is Hampshire to Edinburgh for a 10K. As it’s my home country and I managed to get a free place as I got a sub 35 mins PB on my last race before that one.

[@iggalan]

15m33s is crazy fast 👍💪 at this pace I can do 1 Km maybe. Well done Andy! I rarely run 5 Km races any more but it's a distance that I enjoy, I like running fast (within my abilities 😀 ) . Maybe next year I will focus on getting better at 5 Km up to half marathon but probably no marathons.

[@markhirdygirdy_runs]

Well done Andy! Brilliant! Many congratulations on that awesome post retirement PB 🎉🍾👏🏻👏🏻

[@phillipaaldridge5048]

You're amazing Andy. Great work!! Inspiring to think about doing things that are just a little scary!!

[@davidarana3232]

You DO still have it (one might posit that you had never lost it). I refer you to the story of retired grandmother Michelle Rohl, 58 years old, who qualified on Friday for the US Olympic 20km Race Walk team this past Friday evening in Eugene, OR at the US team trials. I'm almost 56 and, with my wife and daughter, we are all beginning training together to improve our health and fitness. It has only been a week, and change is difficult (darn, that Newton's Third Law) but we will persevere. Well done, Andy!

[@geordanharris8892]

The furthest I've travelled for a race was 300km to run a 15km trail run in one of if not the toughest races in South Africa. Then the 300km drive back home.

[@kitschofield5307]

I would like to formally challenge Mr. Badders to try to beat our local 40+ year old / former elite at Donaupark parkrun in Vienna. He usually gets around the same time as you when he’s pushed. Could be a good race 😉

[@michaelkinsella1559]

Well done Andy. Two weeks toward my attempted at a sub 90min half it’s a good video give me motivation to push it. Last half was 8sec off my goal time 😂

[@emmathomson3]

Kudos to Andy! I'm going to take another crack at a sub-20 5k myself. I have been trying on and off for years, but I'm closer than ever before.

[@RUFTC]

At that speed, he might as well go pro again .

[@runningchannel]

Olympics 2028….?

[@kevinodonovan1593]

Congrats! Haven't broken 20 mins for a 5k yet but haven't been trying, focused on marathons these days, thinking of having a crack at it soon maybe

[@KenStile]

Luckily there were no pretty fields or we'd be watching a 20 minute 5k.

[@pascalejacquelinepetit5131]

Excellent video; and yes Andy, you still have all the mental resilience, the physical burst of energy, but more importantly, a greater wisdom than in youth! Well done on this fantastic outcome! Looking forward to your upcoming achievements on TRC.

[@robertbenham9495]

Well done Andy! It's reassuring to see that even with all your experience you also feel nervous before a race. Kudos to you matey that was awesome running! 🎉💪👏👏

[@cicigarry]

Congratulations Andy! Odd Downs is where I did my first duathlon. That mild slope is quite deceptive when running and also cycling. So good to see you run there! 🎉

[@PatrickStar-km1dm]

Thanks Andy, this was really inspirational. I got my 2nd 5k coming up in 3 days from a 20 year break. 3 months of being dialed in every day to empty the tank. Just getting started.

[@kaspermittel]

You really do look like a hovercraft😂 it weirdly looks more like 3:40 pace. Sry for the bit of banter, well done Andy, you're a champion and an inspiration💪

[@Gtiles]

The different running styles all achieving the same pace is very encouraging (wouldn’t know what’s going on up front in a race!)

[@billcatong5144]

Well done Andy! Superb run. Inspiration for me to try and break sub 19 mins :)

[@nailartbylysanne]

Well done Andy, you did amazing! Congrats with this time, it's bloody fast

[@Hacknerspeaks8938]

Still got it, indeed! Inspiring and so much fun to watch. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@christinaclementson]

Absolutely fantastic effort Andy! Making it look easy as always. Superb 🎉

[@jimfrazier1073]

Wow, sooooo good, great job Andy, love the video style!SUPERSTAR🎉

[@JBIRDRN8]

Wow wow!! You are such an incredible athlete! Congratulations Andy that was awesome!

[@ians3983]

Heh Andy your the man Like to see your colleagues who are quick to slag you off do it, they couldn't lace your shoes👍

[@Jess-Rabbit]

Furthest ive ever traveled to a race so far is from California to South Africa for the Cape Town marathon. Hope to be back down in that country for Commrades one day

[@JustBrowsing777]

That competitive nature is always going to be there, Andy. We can tell in your race videos how you build up a nervousness about performing 😅 Well done!

[@jassaljs]

Wow Andy you are the boss 😲 I was waiting to see smoke emanating out of your shoe soles 🙄Bravo! Well done🦾

[@Mike-rh8we]

Nicely done Andy! Are you going for sub 15 min next?👍👍👍

[@mattcotterell7252]

I ran that race back in April. Completely out of my depth. I absolutely ran the first downhill way too fast to keep in touch. Well done Andy.

[@farid-zf6wn]

My friend is 65. He runs 5km in 20 minutes. He wants to run faster. I told him no training can improve the speed . Age has its impact

[@Hairyfoot_Studio]

Brilliant effort Andy, now all you need is to save 7 seconds per km for a sub 15 💪😃

[@Rafe63]

goes to show the improvement of super shoes since retirement! 😂 just kidding. well done on the exceptional time!

[@suzyaustin6066]

Well done Andy! Amazing achievement. An inspiration to us all as always. 😊

[@woutpeters45]

Inspiring to see someone get out there to go on a mental and physical challenge. I'm training for a pb in the marathon in oktober I set over 8 years ago. It's going to be hard and I have no idea if it is realistic. But for sure will make every training and week count and be ready the day I'm standing on the startline.

[@michaelandereck236]

Great job, Andy! And that speech at the end . . .wow . . . ready to run through a brick wall, now!

[@chriswynn4831]

YES YES YES Andy🎉

[@enonek2960]

Happy for you Andy! I'll never be the world class athlete you are, but I could feel every bit of doubt, nerves, and euphoria! Well done!🥇

[@whitelightrider]

Unreal Andy!!! Love the channel. You guys are such an inspiration

[@decbur300]

I noticed how Andy said cool down instead of warm down, has Sarah converted him?!

[@crabjamm]

I may not ever run a sub 16 minute 5k, but at least I have the same kitchen cabinets as Andy so we have one thing in common.

[@kenhoye2479]

Really enjoyed this video. Good to see Andy still has that agressive knee lift. Heres to chasing fast times 🍻

[@annavackova8900]

Wow! You are amazing! Huge congratulations 🎉!

[@rohit3848]

Andy, this is such an insane challenge you have accomplished. You are an inspiration to all runners.

[@DeeJay_78]

Fantastic!! Congratulations Andy, epic time, I’d be buzzing too!!!

[@ivylovesrunning]

Well done Andy! I know when you achieve something, it feels so great.

[@johnking7649]

Awesome is not enough Andy, you looked amazing and think you have far more to give if you toed the line for another 5K in the future! 😊

[@renessance]

❤️

[@will44bott]

No wonder you were up early. Must take ages to get 18 kids ready for school

[@itzStrFtw]

No you’re not, but at least you were at some point. Not many can say that.

[@lean2281]

What a dosser