any 5k racers here?

[heavy_duty]

10 no thanks that is not a goal of mine.
I have done 10K before and I'm not a wannabe marathon runner LOL.
Just want to run fast 5k's (for my age group)

 

[~IVY~]

Im all about the distance lol...

 

[heavy_duty]

Ivy
Do you "look" like a runner?
Runners burn up way too much muscle in my opinion.
About 4 years ago I was at a 10K race and they were handing out the awards so I watched for all the guys in my age group who placed in the top 5. I recall thinking fuck I would never want that guys physique.

You know, the "skinny fat" look. Slim guys with no muscle.

 

[~IVY~]

Nope...I carry a ton of leg muscle...which is great for my cycling....Im just lean and muscular...trained for my marathon and lost 4 pounds...so retained muscle mass through protein and cals. Guess it leads to why I am slow...but have edurance lol

 

[heavy_duty]

LOL
Most runners don't (really) care about muscle so it doesnt bother them

 

[bk2012]

PB 5k 20:41 Its all about long stride and flat out. Ran 1/2 marathon last weekend 1:58:05

 

[heavy_duty]

I'll take anything under 00:23:59

update:
I ran a 23:44
have another race this Sunday and looking to run faster of course.

 

[heavy_duty]

chip time today 23:19 a new PB

 

[heavy_duty]

PB 5k 20:41 Its all about long stride and flat out. Ran 1/2 marathon last weekend 1:58:05

Most coaches say "short stride, quick turnover"

 

[kingofthemountains]

I ran a 5km in just over 20 mins, the first time i seriosuly ran was once 2 weeks before and once more the day before the run. Felt find but i was hungry and thirsty before the race and guzzled some choco milk...milk was a bad choice. One my age group...threw up everywhere. Must admit i had been a cyclist for about a year before this but it was rough. Whats the best AS for pure recovery while staying half lean and not destroying my cardio?