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12 years ago 03/19/2012 10:29pm EDT

I just started running cross country and track. My coach doesn't know much outside of basketball, so I've been training myself. I want to run fast - like 4:10 for the mile. Do you think that running a 5K a day help me as a mile runner? I know it's a lot of miles per week, but I think it could help my strength.

My times for cross country last year for the 5K were 18:10, then 17:10 then 16:58 and 16:45. I only ran 4 weeks, so I was the top guy on my team. Any help on training would be great. Thank you! I was told that 5K a day would help me run faster.

12 years ago 03/20/2012 12:45am EDT

re: Junior_runner

Junior_runner wrote:
I was told that 5K a day would help me run faster.

I bet you also believe an apple a day keeps the doctor away

12 years ago 03/20/2012 1:01am EDT

re: Junior_runner

those are terrific 5k times considering you're new to running with an inexperienced coach. as far as track training, a 3 mile run should be basic whether running at tempo or recovery pace. mix in speed days on the track with longer tempo days of the track to bring your mile time down. no more than 45 miles/week is necessary. as for a 4:10 mile, dont expect that anytime soon.

12 years ago 03/20/2012 6:12am EDT

re: mpanzica

Don't feed the troll.

mpanzica wrote:
those are terrific 5k times considering you're new to running with an inexperienced coach. as far as track training, a 3 mile run should be basic whether running at tempo or recovery pace. mix in speed days on the track with longer tempo days of the track to bring your mile time down. no more than 45 miles/week is necessary. as for a 4:10 mile, dont expect that anytime soon.

12 years ago 03/20/2012 7:07am EDT

re: xcplayer

I kind of have the same problem as OP. I don't run at all. I just show up for races and run. So far my times have been 15:30, 14:43, 14:20 and 13:55. Do you people think if I ran outside of races I would get faster?

12 years ago 03/20/2012 7:16am EDT

re: Junior_runner

Junior_runner wrote:
I just started running cross country and track. My coach doesn't know much outside of basketball, so I've been training myself. I want to run fast - like 4:10 for the mile. Do you think that running a 5K a day help me as a mile runner? I know it's a lot of miles per week, but I think it could help my strength.
My times for cross country last year for the 5K were 18:10, then 17:10 then 16:58 and 16:45. I only ran 4 weeks, so I was the top guy on my team. Any help on training would be great. Thank you! I was told that 5K a day would help me run faster.

I would suggest to cut the volume to 4,87k per day - just to play it safe. Save the full 5k for races.

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