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How long until sub 16:30 for 5k

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    michaelchamp2112

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    11 years ago 10/26/2013 11:48pm EDT

    Hello. I am 14 year old freshman in high school I am 5 foot and 4 inches and 97 pounds. My 5k time is 20:00 and my 2 mile time is 14:20. My 1 mile time is 5:45.

    I have a question. If I keep working hard and training good with no injuries. is it possible to reach sub 16:30 for 5k. I want to qualify for the state meet which needs somewhere around 16:20 for the 5k. Is it possible for me to reach that? How many miles per week should I be doing? I run like 30-32 MPW right now. Where should I be by end of freshman year. And anything that could help me.

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    11 years ago 10/27/2013 12:51am EDT
    re: michaelchamp2112

    It's possible, but with those times and this far in the season it seems highly unrealistic, set realistic goals for yourself and get there step by step.

    How is it that your 5k pr pace is faster than your 2 mile pace? 30-32 mpw isn't enough for a 16:30.

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    michaelchamp2112

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    11 years ago 10/27/2013 12:53am EDT
    re: GOLDSTANDARD

    Im sorry my 2 mile time is 12:30

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    michaelchamp2112

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    11 years ago 10/27/2013 1:02am EDT
    re: michaelchamp2112

    And I meant do you think it's possible when I'm a junior or senior

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    beer can

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    11 years ago 10/27/2013 1:05am EDT
    re: michaelchamp2112

    You'll probably get it next year. Big gains happen out of the blue at that age. I hit 17:04 in October of my freshman year at age 14 (25mpw). My pr the previous year was ≈19:30

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