Hello! For varsity soccer we need to run 2 miles under 13 minutes. Over the weekend I ran it in about 14 flat. I am not really experienced in running distances that long. Are there any tips (pacing, breathing, strategy) that could decrease this time?
PS: The run is soon so I don't have time AT ALL. Yes, I should have prepared better but I didn't realise that it was that hard; I can run a mile in 6 minutes so I thought it would be just double that :(
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Yes, as far as pacing, run at 6:30 per mile pace for as long as you can. If you can make it 2 miles then it will work out.
Also, you were right, it WAS just "double that" ... able to do that and you would be well under the 13 minute target.
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This is definitely doable. Depends how soon "soon" is.
If you only have a week:
Get on the track and run 95s for a lap, rest 90s. Do that 10 times. Wait 2 days. Do the workout again but 12 times. Race 3 days later - load up on caffeine 40 min before the race.
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Quit soccer. Problem solved!
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