5K time trial

He Didn’t Blow Up: Harrison Shaw’s 19:03 5K Time Trial Progress Report

This week’s (not) parkrun Progress Report comes from Harrison Shaw, who completed a 5K time trial on 1 June 2026 in a very impressive 19:03.…

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Blenheim parkrun

6 Years For 1 Second: Regan Hannett’s Blenheim parkrun Progress Report

Regan Hannett achieved a personal best of 19:39 at Blenheim parkrun #477, improving on a six-year-old record by just one second. His impressive pacing, characterized by consistent splits, shows discipline and race awareness. This performance reflects potential for further improvements, emphasizing the importance of patience and strategy in racing.

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sub 20 parkrun

The 1st Km Trap: Why Going Out 5 Seconds Too Fast Costs You Sub-20

For runners chasing a sub-20-minute parkrun, every second matters. That’s obvious. What’s less obvious is how a seemingly tiny pacing mistake early in the run…

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