The Common Sense Coach: Run Your Best 5K Video Series

Published: Feb 22, 2021

Carl Leivers began his career at Emory University where he coached the men’s cross country and distance track runners. During his time there, he earned multiple coach of the year honors and placed two teams in the top-20 at the NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championships. Since leaving collegiate coaching, his focus has been on helping adult runners reach their running goals while still having fun, enjoying their training, and maintaining balance with the rest of their lives. In…

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In a new video series, coach Carl Leivers, who has helped collegians, beginners, and competitive adults achieve their running goals, takes you through how to train for and race your best 5K, explaining workouts and strategies in an approachable, practical — and smart — way.

In this first episode, coach Carl explains why the 5K is the perfect distance — practically and strategically — to tackle right now.

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The full set of videos gives you all the tools you need to train for and race your best 5K:

Episode 2: Leg Speed for the 5K

Episode 3: Lactate Threshold for the 5K

Episode 4: VO2 Max for the 5K

Episode 5: Putting 5K Training Together

Episode 6: 5K Taper and Race Strategy

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