Learn how to master the unique demands of the 5,000m distance in this exclusive Q&A featuring former world-class athletes Tim Hutchings and Eamonn Martin.
The 5k is a “threshold” event—it requires the raw speed of a middle-distance runner and the endurance of a 10km/XC runner. In this deep-dive webinar, Tim and Eamonn will break down the event from two unique perspectives. Whether you are a speed-oriented runner looking to hold your pace or a high-mileage engine trying to find that final gear, this session will provide the insights to help you towards your next breakthrough.
What we’ll cover:
– Training Philosophies: Comparing speed-based vs. strength-based approaches.
– Pacing Strategy: How to avoid the “mid-race fade” and finish strong.
– Mental Toughness: Lessons from the highest levels of international competition.
– Live Q&A: Your chance to ask the experts about your own training.
By combining Tim’s Olympic 5k speed with Eamonn’s Marathon-winning endurance, this masterclass offers a rare 360-degree look at the 5,000m. Whether you’re a track specialist or a road runner, you’ll learn exactly how these two legends built the engines that took them to the top of the world rankings.
About your speakers:
Tim Hutchings
Tim is one of the most decorated 5,000m runners in British history. He famously finished 4th in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic 5,000m final in an impressive 13:11.50—a time that remains world-class four decades later. A master of tactical racing, he earned two World Cross Country Silver medals (’84 and ’89) and secured Bronze medals at both the European Championships and Commonwealth Games, showcasing his ability to peak for the world’s biggest stages.
PBs:
1500m: 3:38.01
3000m 7:43.03
5000m 13:11.50
10000m: 28:07.57
Eamonn Martin
Eamonn remains the last British man to win the London Marathon (1993), but his foundations were built on world-class track speed. He was a 10,000m powerhouse, winning Gold at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and setting a then-British Record of 27:23.06 in Oslo. A three-time Olympian and two-time National Cross Country Champion, Eamonn is the only British athlete to have won national titles at 1,500m, 5,000m, 10,000m, and the Marathon.
PBs:
1500m: 3:40.09
3000m 7:40.94
5000m 13:17.84
10000m: 27:23.06
Marathon: 2:10.50
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