Am I On Track to Break 19 Minutes at 56? | Race Week Update

In this week's training update, I continue the journey towards breaking 19 minutes for 5K at the age of 56. I take you through two key sessions from the week, including a sharpener workout ahead of race day, and explain exactly why each session matters with just two days to go before the race. Although my fitness metrics and race predictors appear to be trending in the wrong direction, I'm not concerned. I explain why the numbers don't always tell the full story, how I'm interpreting the data, and what really matters as race day approaches. I also compare three possible race shoes I'm considering for this week's 5K and talk through the pros and cons of each before making my final decision. Can the training translate into a sub-19 performance? We'll soon find out. If you're a masters runner, chasing a personal best, or interested in smart training, running shoes and race preparation, I hope you'll enjoy following the journey. If you enjoy the video, please like, subscribe and let me know in the comments: would you trust the race predictors, or your own instincts? Running Coaching from Dawn and John costs £50 per month. For this you get an initial consultation and athlete profiling, discussion of your goals and analysis of how best to maximise your training time. You get a personalised plan, updated on a regular basis on Training Peaks, a weekly check-in and open and regular availability to discuss / ask anything via WhatsApp. Where possible we like to meet up with our athletes intermittently too. Follow John on Strava here -   / strava   Follow Dawn on Strava here -   / strava   Join our online Facebook Community here -   / 787595085928039   We are both qualified England Athletics coaches with a wealth of running and coaching experience behind us. Having both been coached by high-level coaches ourselves, we have developed the skills, expertise and approach to support people towards their running goals. As we have both worked in education for several decades, we know how to get the best out of individuals. Coaching is far more than telling people what to do, just as teaching is about far more than imparting information to learners. We listen, analyse and plan to support you to improve and enjoy your running. Personalised monthly coaching costs £50 per month, for which you get a bespoke training plan towards your running goals, advice on supplementary issues to support your running, a weekly check-in via email and a regular exchange of information via WhatsApp. Please get in touch at [email protected] if you would like to enquire about personalised running coaching.