54: Non-Linear Goals: Breaking 20 Minutes in the 5K (Nutrition, Recovery & Mindset)

On November 24th, 2025, at the Holly Jolly Fun Run in Toronto, I ran 5 kilometres in under 20 minutes.It was a goal I set for myself over a year and a half before I reached it, and truthfully, the process did not go exactly as expected! As I learned so much through the journey, I wanted to share a full recap of the training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset lessons gained along the way! YOU’LL TAKEAWAY: ✅ Nutrition to prevent GI symptoms and fuelling for a happy gut✅ Mindset support to see the positives in failed tries & why achieving goals is not linear!✅ Balancing training to support progress & prevent burnout and injury✅ What’s next: marathon, sub 19 minute 5K—💡 Ready to take it further?👉 Get my Pre & Post Workout for a Happy Gut Mini Course + Resource Bundle—👩🏻‍💻 Resources that helped me understand balanced training:📌 Ben Parkes YouTube📌 80/20 Running by Matt Fitzgerald📌 Run Like a Pro (Even If You’re Slow) by Matt Fitzgerald📌 Chasing PRs Podcast📌 Strength Running Podcast—✉️ CONNECT WITH ME: ⤵️📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠⁠🎁 ⁠⁠⁠Grab a Freebie!⁠⁠⁠ 🖥️ ⁠⁠ Shop the Resource Suite⁠⁠⁠👩🏻‍⚕️ ⁠⁠⁠Apply For Coaching⁠⁠⁠—ENJOYING THE PODCAST?Your rating & review help this show get into the earbuds of more listeners navigating gut issues, endurance goals, & fatigue. Scroll down in Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tap ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and write one quick sentence.Not sure what to say? Try: “I listen to this podcast because…” 🎧