How to Run Your Fastest 5K with Coach Greg McMillan

[@peterwhite7428]

I’m 75, never tried repetition running. Ran 10k very slowly yesterday and do that once and awhile. Yes,for me running a 5K is hard but not suffering, just hard breathing. I like to win in my age group. I love the competition, but I also just love running. I’ll try your methods. My Runfit app helps me know my pace.

[@roadracerqx893]

STARTED running 9 mos. ago after turning 65…nice to hear the remarks on “suffering”, “mental toughness”, etc., so it’s not JUST ME! Did my 1st Turkey Trot 5k in 32 mins., felt all that pain, was pissed…vowed to get down into 29s next time. Am doing more dedicated training for the next one…thanks!

[@goodyeoman4534]

It's kind of reassuring to know that Olympic athletes and average Joe's like me suffer alike. The pain is like an old friend for me. I'm like "Oh you came a bit later today. Come on then, do your thing."

[@kenleyojones]

Thank you for sharing this video. After 15 or so half marathons, I'm training for my first 5k come October 19th. Very good insight. Currently using McMillan Run Team.

[@goodyeoman4534]

This was absolutely brilliant. Thanks, guys. Learnt a lot listening to this discussion.

[@thomasanderson9460]

Great Tips and Following on the Garmin App --thank you Coach McMillan

[@theorushinjr9023]

I Love This Interview!!! Mr McMillian checked off every box in my "effective running coach" checklist. A huge light bulb went off in my head while he was talking about the suffering. I have done many gym workout that felt like I was going to die BUT I always remembered that the class will be over in "x" minutes. So like you said, I can simply remember that the suffering will be over in 5 - 10 minutes. :)

[@MattD86]

Awesome stuff. Greg is a stud

[@grantstewart5453]

Hard, at-times painful running is not suffering. What we do, and its difficulty and pain is a luxury. We are privileged to get to do this. Suffering is something completely different than the discomfort that comes from doing what you love. The best way to manage "suffering" is to know that it is not suffering at all. Suggesting that it is suffering, makes it worse than it is in reality.

[@lean2281]

Suffering is very dramatic

[@dcdno_one2393]

@@lean2281 meh... I'm not sure. Certainly in a race if you feel good at the tend - you could have gone harder. Depends on your goals. Lots of us runners 'seek suffering.' It's part of our thrill.

[@lean2281]

@dcdno_one2393 it's not suffering, suffering is a strong word. You have no idea what that really means. Running is painful but you aren't suffering

[@dcdno_one2393]

@@lean2281 Yeah... I don't think you get to be the word police on definitions. You can be psychologically flexible. The pain I often feel grieving my mom, who recently died suddenly, and the end of a 5km race for me has a similar physical feeling - which I would say is suffering. So again... no one elected or appointed you the language police.

[@lean2281]

@dcdno_one2393 are you really saying that running a 5km is the same feeling as your mom dying

[@alboreham388]

Bring on the vote! Gonna use that. Thanks 🙂👊🏼

[@RaphaelIgrisianu]

My trick for maintaining the suffering is always eyeing for a negative split thus the suffering turns into a hell of a fun challenge. You gotta be a real lunatic for mastering this.

[@jessicabradshaw3365]

That’s a good one, thanks!!!

[@msfkmsfk]

I really like this video especially the beginning. However I'm not too sure about the advice he gave at the end. With that being said the pushing for 5 to 10 minutes thing is probably the right thing to do NEAR THE END OF A RACE NOT TRAINING. However I really do like how he explained how to expose yourself to race pace workouts once or twice every week or every other week and increase the exposure over time. Now that is great advice and is something I will try to incorporate in my training.

[@KristinaMadonia]

Found myself smiling as I listen to this video thinking about running a 5k race😂

[@TheWolfAkella]

мысли в целом, но по существу