I am a freshmen running at a mid level d1 program, and I am hoping to break 15 in the 5k for outdoor. My current PRs are 1:57 800, 4:23 mile, 8:48 3000 from my senior yr of HS. I was wondering around how fast I would need to be in those other events to have the fitness to go for a sub 15 5k (I have never ran one on the track and wont until outdoor)
You seem to be almost there. I'd say if you can run sub 8:45 you have a shot and if you can run more like 8:35 - 8:40 you will have absolutely no problem when you have decent endurance and a good field.
Pikachu
I would say more like 8:30.
You could still do this outdoor if those are last yrs times
ukathleticscoach wrote:
I would say more like 8:30.
You could still do this outdoor if those are last yrs times
Disagree, I know several sub-15:00 runners who haven't broken 8:40 for 3k.
I wouldn't wait until your other times drop until you give it a shot. You never know when your breakout race will be. If you get in a 5k, try going out in 6:00 for the 2k/9:00 for the 3k and see what happens.
What is your mileage like? If you ran those times off of 30 miles a week, you'll probably have a tougher time than if you were hitting 60/70/80+ mpw.
sag bobet wrote:
[quote]ukathleticscoach wrote:
I would say more like 8:30.
You could still do this outdoor if those are last yrs times
Disagree, I know several sub-15:00 runners who haven't broken 8:40 for 3k. '
There are 10 times as many who have
ukathleticscoach wrote:
There are 10 times as many who have
No kidding. Still doesn't mean he needs to run 8:30.
My mileage was around 45 mpw when I ran those times, but it was my first real track season in the sense that I played soccer and mountain biked primarily up until senior year cross country. I have ran 3 weeks straight of 70+ mpw, and have finally been making big leaps (it seems).
You should definitely be capable of doing it. I ran 15 flat last year with PR's of 203, 428, and 855. So basically, if I suck that bad and was right there, you should crush it.