How often do you race 5k's during training? When is it too much?
I ran the Houston marathon in January and then decided (based on the advice of the lovely people from this sub) to begin training for 5k races. I am currently in phase 3 of daniels 5k program. I'm thinking of doing a 5k TT this weekend at a local parkrun. I was wondering what the sweet spot is for racing/training. How often should I race a 5k? My mileage is about 40-55 MPW.
It seems from the Daniels book that there are many who race weekly during phase 4 but that is likely for college kids.
What is your age, mileage, background and how often do you race 5k's during your training blocks that are 5k specific?
Posted Apr 9, 2026, 7:52 PM UTC
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