I was running around 23/24 minutes for the 5K, but with this system, I've shaved 4 minutes off my 5K time over the past few months running in Old Asics Kayanos.




You start strong and feel good for the first 2K. Then your legs get heavy, your breathing gets harder, and you slow down. Meanwhile, Brad over there looks like he's still going strong!
You're consistent. You're putting in the distance. But your time? Still stuck. Now you're tired, frustrated, and STILL at the same time. The problem isn't effort — it's what you're missing.
You've watched tons of videos and reels, and you're STILL not sure if you're doing it right. There's conflicting advice everywhere, and you've wasted months trying to piece it all together
Have clarity and certainty with a clear plan. Only 4 main run types. No overwhelming jargon. Clear weekly progression. Pacing charts for each run.
Strengthen your key running muscles to improve your running efficiency, speed and VO2 max, and reduce your risk of injury.
Get unstuck fast with monthly live Q&A calls — ask me directly about exercises, injury concerns, or how to modify your running plan to suit you.
A Clear, structured training plan in both kilometres and miles
Easily readable on your phone
Can start straight away
Each week builds strategically on the last, so you’ll see measurable progress.
A mix of 4 main running sessions - easy, long, intervals and tempos with the option for other runs
The training plan is designed to be simple and easy to follow

Pacing charts for each run so that you know exactly how fast to run (you don't have to calculate it!)
In both kilometres and miles

A simple explanation of each type of run session, rest days, cross-training etc. so you're not confused and you know exactly what you're doing.

A customisable spreadsheet so you can plan your runs from the 10-week training plan to fit your schedule
Practical guidance on how to schedule your runs and strength sessions to avoid overloading yourself (and injury!)
Weekly check boxes to keep you accountable

A full exercise program (for just 20 minutes, 1-2 times per week) with 3 different levels to suit your strength level (even if you've never worked out before!)
Video demonstrations so that you know exactly what you're doing!
No gym required
The exercises are specifically designed for distance runners like you, to be done alongside your running.
Strengthen your glutes, quads, hamies, calves, core and more!
As you get stronger, it will improve your speed, improve your running efficiency, and reduce your risk of injury.

Get your questions answered, learn from other runners, share wins and receive expert guidance for your running.

Learn the specific principles for training for a 5K race/distance and the top tips you can use to get faster.

Learn my favourite warm-up exercises so that you can reduce your likelihood of an injury and feel primed for your runs and workouts!

Learn how to prevent injuries so that you can stay consistent.
Learn how and when to come back from an injury so that you can get off the couch and back to your running ASAP!


Hi, I'm Josh — and I've worked as a Physiotherapist (Doctor of Physiotherapy) for 8+ years, and helped runners break through plateaus.
I've seen the same problem again and again: 5K runners who weren't failing because of effort — in fact they often ran more and more and more, with little progress.
Rather, it was because they missed 2 critical things:
1. Strength training
Every elite runner does it...
→ Eliud Kipchoge: 2-3x per week
→ Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Known for heavy strength work
Strength is foundational for:
✅ Improving your speed
✅ Increasing running efficiency
✅ Reducing injury risk
But most recreational runners? They skip it. Or they don't know WHAT exercises to do.
2. A simple, structured running plan
Instead, they waste months piecing together:
→ YouTube videos
→ Instagram reels
→ Reddit threads
They're confused about pacing: "Am I running too fast? Too slow? How do I actually get faster?" It's just random training. No clear progression.
So I put together 5K Running Accelerator to have a simple (but complete) resource for 5K runners in ONE place. I've also included a community and live Q&A calls so that you can get support when you need it!








Imagine... knowing EXACTLY what pace to run every session.
Imagine... training without confusion.
Imagine... showing up to your next Parkrun with total confidence.
Imagine... seeing your 5K time drop — finally.
You’ve hit a training plateau.
You lack the structure and want a clear, proven plan.
You’ve had past injuries or want to avoid new ones.
You want to feel stronger when you run!
You want to run faster for longer!
You want a clear, simple plan that works with your running.
You’re looking for a magic workout that fixes your 5K without actually running or doing strength training
You love guessing your pace and hoping for the best
You enjoy bouncing between random YouTube workouts every week
You’re not willing to run consistently for the next 10 weeks
You want complexity rather than simple, practical guidance
You’re happy staying at the same 5K time year after year


Note: While I have the knowledge and expertise of a physiotherapist (Doctor of Physiotherapy), any services associated with 1031 Running are not Physiotherapy services.