In this episode, Terry sits down with James Thie — former world-class middle-distance runner, British champion, and coach to Olympic and international athletes — to break down what actually makes runners faster and hoe to crush your next 5k.
James explains why most runners chase the wrong things, why quick fixes don’t exist, and how real speed is built through smart training, recovery, and patience. If you want to run faster over 5K, build proper endurance, or stop plateauing at parkrun, this episode is a masterclass.
We get into:
– The biggest mistake runners make when trying to get faster
– Why rest and recovery are just as important as training
– How to structure a week if you want to improve your 5K time
– The balance between speed, endurance, and threshold work
– Whether tech, shoes, and marginal gains actually matter
– The mindset required to keep improving over years
