
Project 20 - chasing the sub 20 5k parkrun
Welcome to "Project 20," a podcast where I document my journey on a 20-week training plan with a run coach to chase down the elusive sub-20-minute 5k parkrun. Join me, Adam, as I share weekly updates, training tips, challenges, and breakthroughs. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting, tune in to find motivation, expert insights, and a community of fellow runners striving to reach their personal bests. Let's break barriers together and see what dedication and perseverance can achieve!
Podcasting since 2024 • 29 episodes
Project 20 - chasing the sub 20 5k parkrun
Latest Episodes
Project 20 - Season 1 Finale | The Shoe Came Off... Literally
Welcome back to Project 20! Season 1 of this journey has come to an end in the most unexpected way. Today’s final time trial started strong—358, 356 splits—and for the first time, I felt like sub-20 was within reach. And then... my shoe f...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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6:29

Project 20 - Week 27 Update | Doubts, Determination, and the Final Push
Welcome back to Project 20! Week 27 of what started as a 20-week journey is done, and I’m less than a week away from my next sub-20 time trial. Honestly, I don’t feel ready—mentally or physically. After three weeks of intense build traini...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:32

Project 20 - Weekly Update | Stiff, Sore, and Sorry (But New Shoes!)
Welcome back to Project 20! This week was tough—stiff, sore, and mentally drained. The speed session went well, but by the long run, everything felt slow and painful. Friday’s planned session didn’t happen, and I pushed it to Saturday, on...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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2:19

Project 20 - Week 25 Update | Mixed Results but Staying Determined
Welcome back to Project 20! Week 25 is done, and it feels a bit like Groundhog Day—another week of ups and downs in training. Tuesday’s speed session went okay with 1km repeats for a total of 20:25 for 5k, but Friday’s track session didn’...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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2:17

Project 20 - Week 24 Update | Time Trial Reflections and Next Steps
Welcome back to Project 20! Week 24 is done, and today’s time trial at Sandgate parkrun didn’t go as planned. I started strong with a 3:55 first kilometre, but by the second kilometre, the mental and physical challenge got the better of m...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:43
