Did I FINALLY BREAK 16 Minutes? Podium 5K Race 2024

[@path2running]

No exaggeration when I say FODRunner is my favourite running KZbinr

[@TheFODRunner]

Cheers buddy really appreciate it!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Lovely to meet you and many thanks for the footage and for highlighting us. Seeing you just before the 4k mark gave me a massive boost as you'll see when our Vlog comes out. I know what you mean about possible regrets about not latching onto the group in front. It's almost had they had the flashing pace lights like at the Night of the 10000 pbs and you'd have known for certain that was a Sub 16 train you'd have gone for it at that point. Massive well done to Cory. He looked so smooth. A great evening of racing across the races which you captured really well. That Sub 16 will come - in cooler and calmer weather. Best of luck for Cheltenham and Abingdon.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks guys, lovely to see you both as well! Very true… easy to think about things after the race but it’s what you do in the heat of the moment that counts!! Best of luck this Friday for Dawn 👊

[@bev9708]

Ohhhh sooooooo close!!!!! BRAVO BRAVO Andy!!! So impressive!!! Remember when you would’ve given an arm to run 16:09??? We all often tend to forget the progress focusing on what we want next !!! And BRAVO Corey , scorching time!!

[@TheFODRunner]

Yes absolutely…. I keep reminding myself of that, running 16:45 3 years ago, 16:20s 2 years ago, and now low 16s this year… I’ll work hard again next year to get that 15:XX!! Thanks Bev 😀

[@mikestevenson1334]

That was a brilliant time, Andy! You had such a big kick at the end, very impressive.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy

[@pete801]

Absolute animal. Bravo 👏👏👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy

[@isidrotormogarcia4879]

Great time Andy. I think that with Elite's you are faster💪🏻😉 Great channel, ever interesting and lovely😃

[@TheFODRunner]

I was for sure! Thanks so much 👊

[@timwatkiss6123]

Well done Andy the sub 16 will come try again after the marathon in cool weather, just treat myself to some Saysky gear with your code - cheers!

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah will do, I’ll get some lined up for after Abingdon! Amazing, hope you love it!

[@Smurchdog]

Such a strong run, Andy! Mentally and physically.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you 🙏

[@crankgreenwatts]

Stunning .. Chapeau 👏

[@TheFODRunner]

Thank you

[@Snerunseasy]

Brilliant time, great run and thank you for switching to km's so I can see how fast you are. Much support from South Africa. I'm inspired.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks so much 👊

[@jameschaves5723]

Very inspirational Andy. I’m following the same philosophy of speed block before CIM block. Last month I ran 18:48 at TrackSmith 5,000 here in Boston. By no means a PR but hey I’m 53 y/o now!! Keep chasing time friend because Father Time isn’t waiting for anyone.

[@TheFODRunner]

That’s amazing well done buddy, very best of luck for CIM!!

[@Manuel-901]

Good afternoon. You are a stronge runner. Congratulations. Today, is it the relax??... Like to Andy. Happy monday.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! The race was Saturday so I rested Sunday and did my long run this morning 👊

[@PatrickStar_24]

Nice job Andy! I would have shoulder checked those girls warming up on the course 💪!

[@TheFODRunner]

😂

[@josephgonzalez_]

I still use the VF1s and they’re still effective. Often it comes down to how you and your legs are feeling. We all often have regrets about decisions during races but personally I think it was better to finish strong than very likely blow up - I mean that sub 16 pack was shifting and catching them would have needed a massive effort!

[@TheFODRunner]

Yeah very true… I’ve played both scenarios through in my head… I can’t work out which one would have been better but at the end of the day, it’s done now!

[@justanoldfashionedrunner605]

congratulations Andy, another strong and hard run. I agree with you about the surge you were talking about, but at the end of the day, the marathon is the number one goal so many very fast runners in a local race, it blows my mind, even in my best days, most of them would have been out of my sight, and on a track i would have gotten loped 2 or more times.....recover well, the autmn is coming soon

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Thomas! Yeah some incredible runners out there, always amazes me how incredibly quick everyone is!!

[@d4ve3]

Cracking video yet again. I’m having a similar battle to you, but 2 minutes slower trying to break 18 minutes. Ran 18:01 at park run on Saturday down from 18:09. Thought it was in the bag but a heavy rain shower and accompanying headwind thought otherwise in the last 800m. We go again!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy, very best of luck, that’s just 2 seconds… got to happen in the next attempt or 2! Good luck 🤞

[@runningoneddie]

So close Andy. Low 16s is nothing to sneeze at. I'd have loved to have run anything close to that. Also pretty amazing how many elite and 15 to 16 minute runners were at that race. Definitely some stiff competition. You should try another 5k before the year ends. Seriously sometimes marathon training can really build that extra speed you need to break 16. As always, love your videos and no nonsense approach to training.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy, appreciate it! Yes I’ll try and lock into one or two more before the years out after this training block

[@amandawalker4510]

Well done 👏 🎉 that's still brilliant, but understand too.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks Amanda 👍

[@simonstebbings5070]

Nice run Andy, a shame about the wind!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks 🙏

[@emanuelsantos5585]

My favorite its 21k. Marathons 2 per year. This sunday its my first 8k run. Lets gave it all

[@TheFODRunner]

Awesome, have a great race this weekend buddy 👊

[@ashleyag15]

Runthrough event Battersea Park, 7th December

[@TheFODRunner]

Great shout

[@johncomrie2303]

Keep going pal you will doing your pb

[@TheFODRunner]

Cheers buddy

[@MikaNumminen]

Nice one, Andy!

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks 🙏

[@MattVerran]

Top work mate 🙌🙌

[@TheFODRunner]

Cheers buddy!

[@Runningformydream]

I had a hilly 5k on bank holiday Monday, watching your video helped me get a PB (16:46) I’m a 13 year old dreaming of being a professional runner 🏃 😊 love you channel

[@TheFODRunner]

Incredible! Very best of luck with your journey, wishing you every success! Thanks for tuning in 👊

[@Runningformydream]

@@TheFODRunner thank you

[@DandoesFitness-ih6mj]

Really well done good going really hope to meet you at cheltenham 10k if you see someone in almost vest with chest mount on that’s me

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! I’m sure I’ll see you there… you can’t miss me in 6ft 6in 😂

[@jochippyy]

Great stuff andy! What are the advantages of doing 5k and 10k races during marathon training?

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! Not a lot… I’m clinging onto my summer speed longer than I should 😂 in all seriousness, dropping the odd race in is a good way to break things up and test fitness… but I’d say 5ks aren’t the usual type of race you’d do

[@jochippyy]

@@TheFODRunner and good fun too, something to look forward to amongst all the hours of training I find

[@Bwebber99]

And me trying to crack 23 minutes makes your 16:09 really quick

[@TheFODRunner]

Best of luck trying to crack it! You never know, it might happen on both of our next attempts!

[@carterusm]

Great event wasn't it. I was in the race before you and similarly just failed to break 17. I blame the wind!

[@TheFODRunner]

Amazing! Ah sorry to hear that, yes it was troublesome wasn’t it… I’m sure you’ll get that sub 17 very soon 👊

[@yellowfolder]

Well done on managing to beat your longer-haired doppelganger.

[@TheFODRunner]

😂

[@markevans4088]

I'm not sure you should have the breath to talk like that on the home straight of a PB 5K attempt! Well done.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks! I mustered up my last bit of energy I had… I like to encourage others to dig deep if I have anything left

[@AJB_runs]

The consistency is there, you’re no longer a sub 17 5k runner who might have that one good race. You’ve moved to be like you say, a low 16 who even on a very bad day can still post sub 17. To me that’s progress.

[@TheFODRunner]

Thanks buddy, appreciate that 👊

[@adrianbjones]

Fancy that - having your watch in kms for a 5k race :) Never understand why you brits (who live in a metric country) run in miles.

[@TheFODRunner]

Haha! I know, right?! It was weird having the pace in KM, I’m so used to miles

[@TheValonquar]

Heavy breathing ASMR 😅

[@TheFODRunner]

Some people like that sort of thing…

[@bacazterchovej2235]

you just need better shoes , i think ...