Track Workout For Getting Faster at a 5k

As far as races go – there aren’t many long distance races in the summer due to the heat. However, there are still a lot of 5k’s and the 5k is doable by anyone! If you really want to get faster at 5k’s or set a PR in a summer or fall race, you need to be smart about training and mix in some track workouts. One of my favorites is the Ladder Workout (below). I would do this workout 1-2 times per week along with an easy run, hill run and short sprints. Just keep in mind that since the temps are hot – your all out speed is going to be much slower and that’s totally fine. Read this post about the heat index and tips for running in the heat and be sure to stay hydrated.

Cari Shoemate

Hi! I'm Cari! I'm a fitness star turned Mom of 3 who lives in Houston, TX. Getting fit and healthy is a journey and one I understand well. After graduating from college I worked in a corporate setting for many years and gained a lot of weight and had an unhealthy lifestyle. Finally, after I had enough - I decided to regain my healthy lifestyle that I had in college by fitting in workouts and eating healthier. Eventually, I left my corporate job to become a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I also created Bombshell Bootcamp over 10 years ago and it has become one of Houston's top bootcamps! My passion then turned into greater opportunities to write workouts for national magazines, appear on tv doing workouts and speaking about healthy and fitness, making fitness DVD's and working with many celebrities. Fast forward a few years....and then I had my first baby! I'm now a Mom of 3 little ones and try to incorporate healthy living and exercise in our family's lives. Not only do I still blog about workouts and fitness, but I have shifted some to include family fitness, family travel, fashion, health/beauty and general lifestyle.