How to run a sub-26 minute 5k? (need help)

High School Running Distance

9 years ago 07/26/2014 9:13pm EDT

I'm a hs runner with big dreams. My PR in the 5k is 26:19 on a flat course and this year I've decided to get serious about my training. When I ran my PR I averaged around 55 miles per week, but now I've increased it to 70-75. The other day I ran a 2-mile time trial in 14:47 (it was painful, but I closed in a 1:46 last 400 - the extra mileage gave me strength). I'm also doing a lot of hill work and tempo runs. I'm pretty sure that I'm in shape to do it, but I always seem to run a little bit over 26. Any tips/help for breaking that elusive 26 minute barrier?

9 years ago 07/26/2014 9:14pm EDT

re: dedicated hs guy

9 years ago 07/26/2014 9:15pm EDT

re: dedicated hs guy

Are you 50 pounds overweight?

9 years ago 07/26/2014 9:27pm EDT

re: Sharkey here...

No I'm 5'8" and weigh 143 pounds (jr in high school)

9 years ago 07/26/2014 9:28pm EDT

re: dedicated hs guy

Not sure if you're a troll and if I had to guess, probably so...anyhow, I have a daughter who will be a freshman in HS this fall and she has run 27:xx in a 5k road race w/o training. Ok she did track in middle school but w/ VERY little training (maybe one/two mile or so). Her 400 best time was maybe 72-71. This summer, she has finally put SOME mileage...maybe 10-12 miles a week (the most she's done thus far). I will be curious how she fairs out in her first xc season.

9 years ago 07/27/2014 1:03am EDT

re: Am I Naïve?

[quote]Am I Naïve?/quote]

yes.

9 years ago 07/27/2014 1:17am EDT

re: dedicated hs guy

"I averaged around 55 miles per week, but now I've increased it to 70-75."

Just stop treating running as a competitive sport. Not being mean, just think it'll be best for you in the long run.

Who knows really, there might be some genetically inferior guys who can't break 25 min for the 5k.... 0_0

9 years ago 07/27/2014 9:59am EDT

re: dedicated hs guy

It may be your technique. Do you remember to use both of your legs while running? It's much easier to run with two legs compared to hopping on one leg. Or maybe you have no legs and you are using your arms? Your mileage sounds good if not excessive. Keep it up however. Good luck.

9 years ago 07/27/2014 10:46am EDT

re: dedicated hs guy

Lol. 4/10

75mpw at your presumed training pace would be like 200mpw for other people.

9 years ago 07/27/2014 10:53am EDT

re: dedicated hs guy

Obvious troll people c'mon.

Unless it's meta-losers. Trolls trolling trolls.

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