How to Run a 5k Under 20 Minutes

3.1 miles in 19:59 – mileage breakdown and training tips

To achieve any fitness goal, especially one as tough as running a 5k under 20 minutes, you must first break it down into digestible chunks. Say you want to lose 50 pounds. Telling yourself, “Ok. Time to lose 50 pounds. Go.”, is an ineffective approach. Too daunting. Too broad. A recipe for failure.

We must parse our goals into smaller, more easily achiev…