Episode 024: The Missing Link to Faster parkruns — Threshold Training and Smarter Pacing | This Wee

Episode 024: The Missing Link to Faster parkruns — Threshold Training and Smarter Pacing | This Week in parkrun Training If you're stuck chasing a faster parkrun time, this episode is for you. In Episode 024 of The parkrun Brief, Coach Ray explores the often-overlooked training and pacing habits that separate runners who keep improving from those who plateau. We look at why threshold training is so important, how small pacing mistakes can derail a sub-20 attempt, and what Ian Young's impressive Invictus Games parkrun can teach us about racing. 🎯 FREE GUIDE: The 5 Habits, 3 Key Workouts, and Predictor Session That Reveal Whether You're Ready To Break 20 Minutes 👉 https://qwikkiwicoaching.lpages.co/su... ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Welcome to The parkrun Brief 0:18 – The Missing Session: Why You Need Threshold Work to Break 20 Minutes 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-mA 5:05 – The 1st Km Trap: Why Going Out 5 Seconds Too Fast Costs You Sub-20 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-mt 8:50 – Friday Fast Track: 14min Tempo Run 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-mg 11:22 – Why Most Runners Plateau Between 20 and 25 Minutes 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-lE 18:15 – If You Feel Good at 2km, You're Probably Doing It Right 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-la 21:35 – He Took It On: Ian Young’s Toronto Invictus Games parkrun Progress Report 🔗 https://wp.me/pgV9w4-it 💪 Stronger for parkrun – A Quick Routine to Finish Your 5K Better Want to finish stronger and maintain your form over the final kilometres? Download my free strength guide: 👉 https://qwikkiwicoaching.lpages.co/st... 🏃 parkrun Kickstart — Only $47 If you'd like a simple, structured plan to improve your parkrun performance, parkrun Kickstart is designed specifically for recreational runners. You'll learn how to pace smarter, train more effectively, and build the fitness needed to run stronger every Saturday. 👉 Join parkrun Kickstart here: https://www.coachraytraining.co.nz/si... If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with another parkrunner. Train smart. Pace wisely. Enjoy your parkrun. #parkrun #parkruntraining #runningcoach #5ktraining #sub20parkrun #thresholdtraining #runningtips #coachray #parkrunbrief