Many distance runners look at the 5k as no big deal; "it's only 3.1 miles!", you say! Well, Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running is here to explain why running a fast 5k is one of the hardest skills you can master as a runner... AND how to do it!This episode is sponsored by Previnex! Save 15% off your first order of clinically effective supplements with code RUNEXP on ⁠previnex.comWhy is the 5k a race that requires such skill on behalf of the runner?Learning how to pace yourself like a proThe biggest mistakes in racing a 5kWhat training should look like & why you still need that long runStrategy for a truly great 5kHow to put together a "season" of 5k racesWhy mastering a faster 5k will make you a BETTER RUNNER overall--Jason Fitzgerald is the creator and founder of ⁠Strength Running⁠. As a USA Track & Field certified coach, he’s helped thousands of runners race faster, get stronger, and prevent injuries since 2010. Jason has been running competitively since 1998 and during that time he’s run a Jason is the host of the Strength Running podcast and is a member of the Greatist Expert Network, and his book Running for Health & Happiness debuted as an Amazon bestseller. Jason was the 2017 Men’s Running Influencer of the Year and his coaching advice has been featured in most major media publications like Runner’s World, Competitor, Forbes, Lifehacker, Health Magazine, Business Insider, Fitness and many more.