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!
Project 20 - chasing the sub 20 5k parkrun
Project 20 - Week 22 Update | Over Time and Nearly Back on Track
Welcome back to Project 20! Week 22, and what was supposed to be a 20-week project is still going strong thanks to COVID recovery. I'm inching closer to feeling “normal” again, and this week might mark a turning point. My Tuesday speed session showed a high heart rate for moderate paces, but Friday’s track session felt fast and solid.
I’m hoping one full week of “normal” training will confirm I’m ready to reassess the target date for hitting that sub-20 5k. Let’s see if we’re back on track soon!
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Welcome back to Project 20, the 20 week project that, well, isn't 20 weeks anymore. I thought I'd be done with this year so I got new glasses and I've got a moustache. Whatever. I do these things. Like 20 week projects or sub 20, whatever the project is that was supposed to be 20 weeks. And then, well, you know, COVID and I mean, which was what, four, five, five, six weeks ago, but just, you know, that the recovery bit of it. So I haven't had a normal week of training yet where I feel like I've got back to where it is. However, I could almost be there. Tuesday's speed session. I did, you know, my heart rate was high. For a pace that wasn't, you know, I think I did a 4. 15 pace for two 10 minute blocks and, you know, my gut Garmin at the end went, Oh, I knew max heart rate. I'm like, Oh, thanks COVID. But then track on Friday just felt good, felt fast. So maybe, maybe I've turned the corner and, Well, I'll be out of, you know, I just want one complete week of training to feel like normal or feel like I'm back where I was. And then I can go, right, coach, let's plan. Where, what is it? Six weeks from now, four weeks from now, something like that. So I just, I think I'm getting close to being able to assess. It's a new deadline, a new end date, where I'll, you know, Project 20 it, where I'll Sub 20 it. So, 22 weeks. A little bit of overtime. Hopefully we'll get it back on track soon. And that's my 22 week update. Hopefully back on track. I'll let you know in a week.
