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MM
I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 12:16PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Is this any good? I want to win a 5k in my area. What other type of training should I do to get fast (aside from all out treadmill miles?

-Dusty
working with what I got
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 12:22PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Dusty, have ever tried the steeplechase on a treadmill?
legendary forum idiot sensor
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 12:22PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
epic fail. 0/10
homer j
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 12:25PM - in reply to legendary forum idiot sensor Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Dude, the treadmill isn't even running.

It runs for you.

Do you want the planet of the fxcking apes?

do you?

fvck that shlt. I ant corresponding with orrangatanges
MM
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 1:29PM - in reply to homer j Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I don't understand why I'm not being taken seriously. I just want to know what to do next. Like, should I try these new minimal shoes? My friend's girlfriend said something about them being all the rage. I want to get my time down to a 5:39 or so. Maybe a 5:38. Any SERIOUS ideas?
dontflushwhileyousit
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 1:39PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Serious idea - set the treadmill to go a little faster next time. In fact, set it at 5:39 pace and see what happens. Good luck.
just call me raptor
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 1:45PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Congratulations, you are faster than professional runner Alan Webb.
5:52 is slow for a HS girl
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 1:45PM - in reply to dontflushwhileyousit Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Add a long run, get up to over an hour
rickybobby
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 1:46PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
COOLeyo
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 1:59PM - in reply to rickybobby Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
It seems you would be hard pressed to break 20 minutes, that's a slow win even for an area that isn't big in running
CJ2223
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 2:12PM - in reply to dontflushwhileyousit Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Best response so far.

dontflushwhileyousit wrote:

Serious idea - set the treadmill to go a little faster next time. In fact, set it at 5:39 pace and see what happens. Good luck.
CJ2223
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 2:20PM - in reply to CJ2223 Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
The problem is, there is an inherent delay when you start the treadmill as it builds up to the set pace. I've done some experimenting with this and I'm not sure it's possible to get to a 5:39 on a treadmill. Actually I'm pretty sure it's impossible. So what?
Logical Man
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 2:20PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
MM wrote:

I don't understand why I'm not being taken seriously. I just want to know what to do next. Like, should I try these new minimal shoes? My friend's girlfriend said something about them being all the rage. I want to get my time down to a 5:39 or so. Maybe a 5:38. Any SERIOUS ideas?


To do that you should probably start working on your leg speed velocity.
MM
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 2:26PM - in reply to Logical Man Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
That's a good idea, thanks man. And CJ, I've experienced the same treadmill issue you're talking about. Very frustrating.
ggg
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 2:58PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
5:39 or so includes 5:38. This is why nobody takes you seriously. 10*200m full speed and hard tempos (94% of race pace 2/3 of race distance 3*week)
J.R.
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 4:07PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
MM wrote:

That's a good idea, thanks man. And CJ, I've experienced the same treadmill issue you're talking about. Very frustrating.


Just give it a minute to warm up to full speed, then jump on and run.
Dr. Rosenrosen
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 4:37PM - in reply to CJ2223 Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
CJ2223 wrote:

I've done some experimenting with this and I'm not sure it's possible to get to a 5:39 on a treadmill. Actually I'm pretty sure it's impossible. So what?


What are you talking about? You're saying it's impossible to run a 5:39 on a treadmill?
CJ2223
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 4:47PM - in reply to Dr. Rosenrosen Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Yes. There simply is no disputing that fact. Do you have evidence against this?
Well, for one...
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 6:58PM - in reply to MM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
You missed a key element. When running under a 7 min. pace, always set the incline for 1% to take into account wind resistance.

I think you have a chance if they run the 5K on the treadmill....
voiceofreason
RE: I ran a 5:52 mile on the treadmill 5/7/2012 10:43PM - in reply to Dr. Rosenrosen Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
They have treadmills that go over 10mph, no?
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