18:28 is a lot different than 18 flat. Just do speed workouts occasionally and you'll be fine.
18:28 is a lot different than 18 flat. Just do speed workouts occasionally and you'll be fine.
And unless you run for a very elite team, I doubt you have former Olympic milers AND half milers for coaches.
Yeah I do. He coached my middle school team and he invited me to train with him. Look him up. His name is Terrence Williams, and he ran the 400 and 800.
Stretch. You should be doing this already, but make sure you do it right. Even a small increase in your range of motion can help a lot.
You run 50 miles a week but can't break 5:20...wow.... i run 10 an week and can run a 5:26. Train smartly and hydrate.