# Achieving Breakthroughs: USA 5K Champs, London Marathon, & Training for Longevity

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Podcast: [The HAX Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hax-show-7709938)
Published: 2026-05-12T06:00:00+00:00
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Drew Hunter is joined by movement coach Lawrence van Lingen for a deep-dive Q&A on training philosophy, mindset, and what it takes to unlock your performance potential. Together, they break down elite-level concepts into practical advice that runners at any stage can apply to their own training. From questions like “How should I lift during a marathon taper?” to “What’s the best approach for training for an 8K cross country race?”, Drew and Lawrence share thoughtful, experience-driven answers shaped by years in the sport as both athletes and coaches.If you enjoyed this new Q&A-style format, let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear if you want to see more episodes like this. In This Episode: 01:18 Lawrence's London Marathon Experience 06:08 Drew's USA 5K Champs Recap 12:11 Advice on Lifting During the Taper Phase 16:10 Race Visualization Tactics 25:05 Reframing Strength Training For Runners 34:12 How To Improve Your 5K Time 36:35 Most Common Mistakes Runners Make 43:48 Getting into Running Later in Life 46:31 Speed, Strides, And Hills 49:10 Fix Form Without Overthinking 52:54 Philosophy Into Practice 58:41 Cross Country 8K Training Tips 01:00:47 Gratitude And Wrap Up If you learned something valuable from this conversation, please like the video and subscribe for more episodes. Have more questions for Drew or Lawrence? Drop them in the comments! NEW OFFER: Want unlimited access to a complete library of our training plans? Now's your chance! Introducing the HAX Athlete Bundle: 150+ training plans including base building, XC training, and 800-5K specific plans for every athlete. Just $24.99/month gets you complete access alongside a premium TrainingPeaks membership. Get yours today: https://checkout.trainingpeaks.com/product/781dc3ac-6723-4bbf-93cb-bc0066c68…

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