The 5k Race Podcast
The 5k Race Podcast
Shawn Ozbun
This is a community for those who are trying to run their first 5k or run their best ever 5k! I was a very competitive 5k cross country runner in high school, but that was many moons ago! Now I have made my way back to the sport of running in my late 30’s (36 to be exact) with the goal to run my fastest 5k ever by the age of 40. I want to share this journey with you and share my years of experience with racing, injuries and more; to help you become the best runner you can possibly be.
5K Breakthrough at 44! - Chasing Sub-20
“At 44, I ran my fastest 5K since 2019—and now I’m chasing a sub-20 minute PR. Here’s how summer heat, longer runs, and tempo work got me there!”
Sep 9, 2025
23 min
How Racing a Marathon Can Take Your Running to the Next Level
How Racing a Marathon Can Take Your Running to the Next Level by Shawn Ozbun
Aug 18, 2025
18 min
Why Running 5Ks Might Be Better (and Healthier) Than Training for a Marathon
visit - the5krace.com for training plans, and much more. Track: Jared Waldroff - Am I Alive Yet? Music provided by Ninety9Lives Stream / Free Download: 99l.ai/v5dqnq0.pbt
Jul 15, 2025
26 min
Overcoming Gate Issues, Illnesses And Long Term Injuries While Staying Motivated
Overcoming Gate Issues, Illnesses And Long Term Injuries While Staying Motivated by Shawn Ozbun
Sep 9, 2022
24 min
Using Zwift Virtual Running to Improve 5k Racing and Overall Running Fitness
Using Zwift Virtual Running to Improve 5k Racing and Overall Running Fitness by Shawn Ozbun
Oct 30, 2020
27 min
Speed Work Part 1: Using Repetitions and Fartleks for Faster 5k Racing
Speed Work Part 1: Using Repetitions and Fartleks for Faster 5k Racing by Shawn Ozbun
Aug 25, 2020
24 min
Does Running Slower "REALLY" Make Me Faster?
Does Running Slower "REALLY" Make Me Faster? by Shawn Ozbun
Aug 3, 2020
20 min