


"I didn’t hesitate to sign up with Josh. He has covered the needs of a runner looking to improve their performance. I really believe in the strength exercise component."
You're skipping the runs you should be doing. Tempo runs? Speed runs? Instead you're piecing together workouts from Instagram and Youtube.
Are your easy runs too fast? Your hard runs too slow? Without exact pacing guidance, every session is a guess — and guessing is why most runners plateau.
Every plan says "add strength work." None of them tell you what to do, how to do it, or how to fit it around your running. So it never happens.
I've been there too. It's frustrating when you...
Run 3-5 days a week — but your 5K time never seems to improve
Don't know if you're running your easy runs too fast or your hard runs too slow
Keep picking up niggles and injuries that set you back just when you're building momentum
Have no idea how to add strength training, or when to fit it in around your running
Piece together workouts from YouTube and Instagram, hoping it all adds up to something
Try a free running plan but they hand you sessions without explaining why each run matters. They assume you already know how to pace yourself. And almost every single one leaves out the one thing elite runners never skip: strength training.
Because of this, many 5K runners fall into one (or more!) of these traps:
1) The "Random" Runner: You piece together workouts from Instagram and YouTube. Some weeks are great, others aren't. But without structure, your 5K time stays stuck.
2) The "Always Go Hard" Runner: You push every single run, never recover, feel exhausted, and wonder why you're not improving.
3) The "I Don't Like Speed-Work" Runner: You skip intervals, tempo runs and other speed runs because it's hard. Why not just run easy again? But speed-work is what builds your speed, and is essential for running a faster 5K.
4) The "I Know I Should Be Doing Strength, But I Don't Know How" Runner: You don't know how to start, or what exercises to do. But getting stronger helps improve your speed, running efficiency, your VO2 max, and reduces your risk of injury.
Which one are you?
But don't worry... Whichever one you are, it doesn't require running 60km+ per week, fancy shoes, or special genetics to fix it. This can all be fixed faster than you think...
You just need to STOP wasting time on programs that leave you guessing — and START training with the right structure, pacing and strength.
The right runs, in the right order, progressing week by week. Choose 3, 4 or 5 days per week. No guesswork, no random sessions — just smart training that builds toward your PB.
Exact pacing charts for every run type — easy, tempo, intervals and long runs — for goal times from 20 to 32 minutes. Open the chart, find your pace, take it on your next run.
A 3-level strength and plyometrics program that builds the running-specific power that elite runners prioritise. Just 20 minutes, twice a week. No gym required.

In both kilometres and miles with the right structure of runs you need to get faster
A gradual progression so you see progress while reducing the risk of an injury
Incorporates both runs and strength sessions
Separate plans for if you run 3, 4 or 5 days a week

For goal 5K times of 20 minutes to 32 minutes
In both kilometres and miles
So you're not running your slow runs too fast, or your fast runs too slow!

3 levels to suit where you're at
Strengthens your main running muscles - glutes, quads, hamies, calves, and core
Guided video demonstrations so you know how to do them
As you get stronger, it will improve your speed, running efficiency, VO2 max, and reduce your risk of injuries
Just 20min, 2x per week
No gym required

A specialised tool to help you see where your weaknesses are as a runner
Gives the top 5 reasons 5K runners get stuck (and how to fix them!)

My favourite go-to warm-up exercises to help you get primed for your runs, and reduce your risk of injuries

Top tips for race day so that you can be prepped and ready to go!

How to prevent injuries so that we can keep you running for the long-term
If you do get an injury, how to get off your couch and back to your running ASAP!

Stop wasting hours researching workouts!
32 of the best running workouts organised by type (speed/intervals, tempo, hills, fartlek, long runs)
You can filter by type, difficulty and duration to suit whatever run you're doing
Each includes exact pacing and when to use it

Get exclusive access to a private community where you can get your questions answered, share (and see) wins, and receive expert guidance for your running
I host monthly live Q&A Calls where you can ask me anything!



You don't need fancy shoes, or the right genetics. You don't need to run 60+ kms per week. With a simple, structured running plan and strength training, every 5K runner can get stronger and faster.
That's what inspired my to create 5K Running Accelerator - to put together everything 5K runners need to run a faster 5K - in one place! My goal is to help 100,000 runners like you, so that you feel confident, know exactly what you're doing, and BE the one your friends ask for advice!












You’ve hit a training plateau (and you want to run a faster 5K!)
You lack the structure and want a clear, proven plan for your running.
You’ve had past injuries or want to avoid new ones.
You want to feel stronger when you run, but don't know WHAT or HOW when it comes to strength exercises.
You don't want to waste months piecing together YouTube videos, Instagram posts, and Reddit threads, hoping you've got it right.
You’re looking for a magic workout that fixes your 5K without any effort...
You're fine with guessing your pace (or doing complex calculations to work it out)
You're okay with 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
→ Researching different 5K training plans
→ Finding runner-specific strength exercises
→ Calculating your own pacing zones
→ Figuring out how to combine running + strength without overtraining
→ Watching endless YouTube videos with conflicting advice


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