Few moments feel as satisfying as hitting a long-time goal, and that’s exactly what happened when Ashley Coberly clocked a 20:38 5K, a major milestone. In this feature, we dive into what fueled this achievement and the lessons learned along the way. The best will continue to come!
What is the secret to your success?
Working on my pacing for the earlier miles. I tend to go out too fast and die. I also kept a sting mental state. Reminding myself that I could actually keep pushing, I was uncomfortable but that doesn’t mean to slow down.
What is the biggest obstacle to reaching your goals and how do you get over it?
The biggest obstacle for sure is the mind. I think most runners are capable of a little more. You have to be willing to be uncomfortable and push through.
What is the most rewarding part of training?
Knowing that I accomplished something I’d been working on. I’m over 40 and the messaging tends to be you start slowing at 40… maybe there is still speed to be had.
What advice would you give to other members of the Runcoach community?
Show up for yourself. Whether that’s a workout, easy run, or race day. Remember the hard work that has gone before.
