I ran a 16:09 for a 5k off of about 44 miles / week average, and basically no speed workouts at all. If I put in a solid three months averaging about 60-65 miles / week (already have a solid base before those 3 months), and did speed work as well, what do you predict I could run for 5k (assume same exact course)?
probably like 17:99
bangalangadanga wrote:
probably like 17:99
plus shipping and handling
Probably faster. But maybe slower.
I predict you won't run 3 months @ 60-65 miles / wk
Come back when you have
ukathleticscoach wrote:
I predict you won't run 3 months @ 60-65 miles / wk
Come back when you have
Actually, it's pretty likely I will run that much. I've averaged 60-65 miles / wk many times before training for a marathon, so I'm used to that training. I've hit 80 mile weeks twice in my life, and gone over 70 many times. I've just never run a 5k off of that training.
Pretty weak that nobody would like to give a serious answer.
pretty weak that you ask a question with pretty weak parameters, brah.
I would say that sense you're pretty well-trained, the 1609 is closer to your max (without huge changes) than you'd like.
If you run60-65 miles a week and don't overtrain, I would say you could run in the 1540 range, but not much faster.
Now, if Iknew your age, lifetime prs, weight, conditions at the 1609, I could make more than an educated guess.
If you've never run that fast before, the key is to make 500 pace seem controlled, so you should focus on s afe faster than race pace repeats.
since. I'll edit myself.
I would need a bit more information to make a guess. I think adding more quality might make a big difference, adding another 20 mpw at say 7 to 8 minute pace when you are averaging 5:12s for a 5k would make a less significant impact for 5k performance. The key though is what pace your workouts are currently are compared to what you are planning. If most of your training is at 7:00ish pace, then just adding a race once a week and maybe 1 or 2 tempos at say 5:45 pace would make a big difference. Good luck!