Will I ever be faster?

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18 years ago 11/25/2005 2:40pm EST

I've recently took up running over the last 4 months and have managed a few 5k races. I'm getting a little discourged because because I can't seem to break 20 minutes. I average around 15 miles a week and do intervals once every other week. My friend who also just took up running seems to be naturally talented. His times are in 17 minute range and he doesn't do any speedwork. We are both competitive in all things we do exept for running. Is there any hope with me in being able to compete with my best friend? I know I'll never be super fast such as 14 or 15 minute 5ks but I'd be happy if I could at least get into the 16 minute range.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 2:43pm EST

re: novice runner

I bet you a $100 that i can make you run 15:30.

Here's the trick: run 80 miles a week for the next 6 months.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 4:44pm EST

re: Costanza

Novice,

Becarefull with George's advice. It will take time to get up to 80 miles per week and it will take (my guess)about a year of running to see speeds in the 18:00's. Push it too fast and you'll be injured and at home watching Seinfeld reruns, like "Bubbleboy" instead of running.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 4:50pm EST

re: Costanza

Costanza wrote:
I bet you a $100 that i can make you run 15:30.
Here's the trick: run 80 miles a week for the next 6 months.

Do exactly that.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 4:53pm EST

re: novice runner

I call BS on this one. Just boring enough to be true, but still get a rise out of people.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 5:12pm EST

re: novice runner

I've been running over 50years and can not crack 20mins for 5k and I can still beat a few. Count your Blessings.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 5:12pm EST

re: novice runner

I've heard that there is a good running technique called the Pose Method of running. Maybe you should check it out at www.posetech.com . Many have had success through learning specific running technique. It is quite possible that you could compete with your friend.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 5:18pm EST

re: novice runner

15 MPW is nothing. 30 or 40 will let you know if you can do it and what your potential is.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 5:28pm EST

re: MarathonMind

When I started running I could not break 21 minutes. I was in 8th grade I think. Anyway skip a few years, I started running 100 miles per week. I've run in the under 31 minutes for 10k on a cross country course and under 15 for the 5k. The hard fact of the sport is you have to run a lot and run a lot of that hard to get better. Once you understand that you'll have success...but it takes years. Good Luck.

18 years ago 11/25/2005 5:39pm EST

re: Another good citizen

POSE SUCKS....FACE IT AND STOP ADVERTISING........DAMN

18 years ago 11/25/2005 11:13pm EST

re: novice runner

Read Gerry Lindgren's book (www.gerrylindgren.com) I think he was in your shoes many years ago.

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