Why This 50-Year-Old Is Aiming for a Sub-24 Minute 5K

50+ years old – can I finally break my personal best? This is my 5k training plan in action, testing months of fast 5k training and 5k race strategy against the clock.

After weeks of tempo runs, 200m repeats, and hill workouts designed specifically for runners over 40, today's the day I find out if this middle aged runner can hit a new PB. No editing tricks, no excuses – just real running and real results.

🎯 What You'll See:
My complete 5k pb attempt from warm-up to finish
Real-time splits and pacing strategy
How to run faster after 40 using proven training methods
The mental game of chasing a personal best at 45

This video shows exactly how I've been training – the same workouts I share on this channel like savage 200m repeats, tempo runs, and track sessions that actually work for middle aged legs.

📊 My Training Background:
12 weeks of structured 5k training
Weekly track workouts (200m repeats, tempo runs)
Hill sessions for strength
Recovery runs to avoid overtraining

Whether you're chasing your own 5k time trial or just want to see if this 45 year old can pull it off, this is unfiltered running content for real runners over 40.

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