TOP 5 5K TIPS! I'VE LEARNED THROUGHOUT MY TRANSFORMATION FROM OVER 25 MINUTES TO UNDER 15 FOR A 5K

I wish I knew some of these things in my early days.
Hope they help!
Train smart! Keep it productive!
And don't be scared to snap out of that comfort zone!
Top tips;
#1: Jump squats, jump lunges, calf raises. After every run!
#2: 10 - 15 minute daily routine: www.justalilbester.com/post/m...
#3: Set Mini goals
#4: Don't be scared to push yourself
#5: Enjoy your running. That's when the best results come!
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Nick

[@ukmattj]

Threw the Jump Squats, Jump Lunges and Calf Raises into todays easy run, really like this concept! Great tip sir!

[@akvabelam5483]

This is only a second video I watched from your channel and I'll just have to go and post it on my Strava and in my other (Slovak) running groups because there were some great tips there! Lol, not some, but all 5 of them 😊 Thank you!

[@zjd434]

Been getting back into distance running for the first time since high school 7 years ago, and your videos have been awesome to watch! I love how genuinely excited you are about running every video and it helps me appreciate the beauty in the sport. Glad I rediscovered my joy for running and in turn discovered your channel, keep it up!

[@soumyasigoor3749]

Thank you so much for this wonderful information ❤🎉

[@JohnDixon762]

I started with a 32 minute 5k this year in July now my time is 26:28.

[@MorganTame]

Great tips!

[@jamezday]

Damn Nick you motivated me to just hit sub 18, love the videos 👏👍

[@robertstenhouse3880]

Watching it whilst stretching haha. Give this foam roller a go too. Nice to see some different tips, than what's usually quoted

[@justalilbester]

Winning at life! Get that foam rolling in!

[@stephan6063]

I was a 400m runner but did cross country at school ran 17min..but struggled over 1.2km to run fast but ran 48 sec 409m 10.5 100m

[@kellysmitherman]

I started parkruns 8 weeks ago after starting up running about 6 months ago.. first week 21:33 and pretty much got quicker every week bar one or two. PB is 20:14 but that's outside parkrun and I am so desperate to get sub 20 at parkrun but it's so hard and my parkrun route is tricky as some incline, half grass and also has some turns which means you almost come to a halt, therefore my parkrun PB is 20:40 (or 20:27 according to strava). trying sooo hard but it HURTS.

[@Johanliebert260]

Can you make a video about how to breathe while running 😅? Or how do you breathe while running? Or can you tell me here

[@user-ri2bu8vw7y]

Saludos desde mexico 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@justalilbester]

Hello 👋 🇲🇽

[@kristofferak7728]

I’m a new subscriber to you and also a new runner. I am a 24 year male, in my entire life I have been running no more than 5 months or 280km in total. My first ever run was a 3k which I ran in 12 mins. Based on this info and also the fact that I am super motivated: how far do you think I can get on my 3, 5, 10, half and marathon? Let’s say by the age of 30. My garmin predicts that I can now run a 18:15 min 5k. My best 10k is 40min.

[@justalilbester]

Well there's only one way to truly find out.. Give it your BEST shot! Go get it! Use those Garmin times as a solid challenge.

[@gowjer]

For stretching i recommend the 30 minute 'runners yoga' video on YT by Adriene

[@justalilbester]

I 100% agree! She’s great and her routines rock!

[@James.chalmers]

It’s funny when runners like this used to do a 25 5k, I know a guy who was sub 20 his first parkrun 5k and now can’t get under 25 minutes and when he’s training himself struggles to break 9 minute miles on average… weight gain and alcohol doesn’t help him though 😂 I thought he would be a brilliant runner but has actually went backwards in a few years. Just shows you.

[@JennaOnTheBeach]

Intrigued as to what you do for "celebrating those smalls goals" 🤔😁

[@justalilbester]

That changes!! Sometimes a beer, or a pizza and more! Or even a holiday

[@stephan6063]

What training made you improve the quickest.. 8x400m?

[@justalilbester]

Those sorts of speedy track sessions were the most crucial in improving speed

[@Nyelands]

Hello Nick. How is your mobility. You look a little stiff doing those squats.

[@justalilbester]

Hey mate, yup definitely something I’m always working on. Having come from a non running background there’s still a lot of transformation to be done. Remember I did do these jump squats after a 30k longer run.

[@aidenlee8423]

Is it okay to do a 10-15minute light- medium core workout twice a week ?

[@justalilbester]

That is MUCH better than nothing. It’ll serve you well. Trust me 🙌🏻

[@aidenlee8423]

tqsm @@justalilbester

[@roni706]

Ever suffered with shin splints Nick? Need some help over here 🤣🤣

[@justalilbester]

I did in my early days. I found that compression socks helped me a lot. But you may need to turn to cross training for a few days and if it gets any worse then it’s definitely worth seeing a physio.

[@minii561]

;.; how on earth did u start with a 25 min 5 k.. :O

[@justalilbester]

It was the fastest I could go. Left nothing out there. Walked away proud! And pooped ;)

[@minii561]

insane men! ive been chasing the sub 25 for a while now, got 25:20 last month , and today a pb of 51:38 in the 10k . getting soo close ! @@justalilbester

[@dongray6144]

I thought you are supposed to poop BEFORE the run?

[@nicolasmoreau3434]

Hahahha you pooped

[@molochz]

My first 5K was 29mins, 5 months ago. I've ran multiple low 19min 5Ks this year. Only a few months later from zero running experience. I'll be in my mid 50s in nine year time. But if I'm still running, I bet I'll be running a 16-17min 5K easily.

[@geertklooster645]

But nick how old were you when you started?

[@justalilbester]

23 when I started. I’m now 34

[@geertklooster645]

@@justalilbester wow and even on your level when started relatively late... Like i am almost running for 1 year at 18 it should be doable to become great right?

[@akvabelam5483]

​@@geertklooster645if you train smart as Nick mentioned in the video, I believe you can do anything!

[@justalilbester]

@@geertklooster645 yes if you do the right things! Consistently! Then you’ll bring out your full potential

[@Jordan-mp4yh]

*learned

[@justalilbester]

Thanks ;)

[@antoine_btw2370]

FIRST

[@justalilbester]

Too much pace!! 🔥

[@akvabelam5483]

😂