I ran a 64 minute 10 miles on July the 25th. My PR for 5k is 18:31 (technically 18:51, but the course WAS measured long. It wasn't just me adding on time in the race. The winner's Garmin was over 100m long, as was EVERYBODY elses).
So is it possible for me to break 18 by September 12? And what should I do?
I ran my first 90 mile week last week, and I'm doing the same this week, and probably the same until the race.
A 5k in 18:31 is roughly 6 min. pace. 10 miles in 64 minutes is 6:24 pace. With that said, I think it would be sad if you couldn't break 18........
agreed
for a 5k at 18min 90 miles a week seems really high. I would drop down to 60-70 miles and put in some more intensity and speed work. 400-1200 m repeats and the like. If you can run 10miles at 6:24 pace the base and aerobic capacity is there for well under 18 pace, so it must be a speed thing. Get some speed in those legs. Also what are you doing during the race. Such as first mile. I often see 18 min 5k'er in a race go out with the leaders at a 4:59 first mile and struggle the rest of the way.
Dude you could probably break it now