I'm not much of a track fan, but it's awesome to see Aussie women dominating in any sport. Maybe this will inspire more girls to take up athletics. Either way, congrats to Patterson on her win!
I'm in a similar boat, training for my first 5k. I've been focusing on pace with interval workouts, but I'm starting to think I need to balance it out with some longer runs. I don't want to burn out in the first mile because I haven't built up my endurance. Maybe it's not an either-or situation, but a both-and. Anyone have a sample training plan that incorporates both pace and distance work?
Yeah, smaller brands are more open to midpackers, just don't expect too much.