Miles and Eli break down the complete roadmap to running a sub-25 minute 5K, covering aerobic base building, speed development, lactate threshold training, and race strategy. From periodized training plans to mental preparation techniques.

cómo entrenar y desarrollar un sub 25 minutos en 5K, incluyendo planes de entrenamiento, técnicas de velocidad y resistencia


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Miles: Hey everyone, welcome back to another personalized podcast from BeFreed-I'm Miles, and I'm genuinely excited about today's deep dive into something that's going to push a lot of boundaries.
Eli: And I'm Eli! Miles, I can already feel the energy building because we're tackling one of the most challenging yet achievable goals in recreational running-breaking that magical 25-minute barrier in the 5K. This isn't just about running faster; it's about completely transforming how someone approaches training, mindset, and their relationship with discomfort.
Miles: Exactly! And what's fascinating is we've got this incredible collection of insights from some of the most respected voices in running science and training methodology. We're talking about a goal that sits right in that sweet spot-demanding enough to require serious commitment, but absolutely achievable with the right approach.