The Only Proven Training Method To Running a 4 minute mile

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  • Mr. Mile

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    21 years ago 01/14/2003 1:13pm EST

    I have researched many training methods and have coached many great mid-distance runners and have found there is a GUARANTEED training method for a runner to be able to run sub-4 minutes in the mile. Every day before the athlete starts their workout they need to run 1 hard mile. The athlete should start at a 4:30 mile, and each week run 2 seconds faster. When it comes time for a race this will have an amazing impact on the runner and a p.r. is certain. Within 4 to 6 months the runner WILL be able to break 4 minutes.

  • Wonderer

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    21 years ago 01/14/2003 1:26pm EST
    re: Mr. Mile

    What if your present best is 5:00 plus? Should you still start the first practice with a 4:30? I might just go for broke and do it all at once if that is the case.

  • Bloomers

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    21 years ago 01/14/2003 1:39pm EST
    re: Mr. Mile

    Okay Roger Bannister

  • JJK_cc

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    21 years ago 01/14/2003 2:08pm EST
    re: Mr. Mile

    what if you cant physicaly run 2 seconds faster each week? Prfontain's goal was 3 seconds faster every year while in college.

  • registered

    trackhead

    Member since 07/01/2002.

    7,455 posts. Last post 14 years ago.
    21 years ago 01/14/2003 10:50pm EST
    re: Mr. Mile

    What stops you from running 3:42? Why doesn't El Guerrouj just follow your plan?

  • The Roc

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    21 years ago 01/15/2003 2:44am EST
    re: Mr. Mile

    Gosh I don't have to listen to Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Cedric the Entertainer, or watch Sienfield repeats to get some laughs I just have to read post like these thats funny.

    If that theory is correct do you know how many guys would be breaking four.....?

    The Roc

  • bazza

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    21 years ago 01/15/2003 2:48am EST
    re: The Roc

    Has anyone actually tried this?

  • MN Chris

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    21 years ago 01/15/2003 2:59am EST
    re: Mr. Mile

    No no no. What you need to do is run a 60-second 440 before the workout every day. Then every week add 55 yards at the same pace. See, then in, um, let's see ... 440 divided by 55 ... times three, or is it four? ... wait, 55 is one-eighth of a lap ... add two eggs and bake at 375 for 20 minutes ... go back to the start and make it a 55-second 440 ... and within two years you will have a big fat Nike contract!

  • B. Crocker

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    21 years ago 01/15/2003 5:11am EST
    re: MN Chris

    MN Chris, you're a @#$%&* idiot! You got to bake those brownies for at least 30 minutes or they'll come out too gooey.

  • Portland Runner

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    21 years ago 01/15/2003 6:18am EST
    re: B. Crocker

    From the physiology geniuses that brought you, "The Perfect 30 Mile Training Week" and "Walk Your Way to World Class", comes..."Sub Four Made Easy!".

    Directed by Jeff Galloway

    Produced by Amby Burfoot, George Hirsch, and John Bingham

    Rated "PG" for physiological genius.

  • Northwest Master

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    21 years ago 01/15/2003 6:49am EST
    re: Mr. Mile

    By starting at 4:30 and dropping it each week by two seconds, you would only need 15 weeks to reach that 4:00 minute barrier (in practice, mind you) and less than 4 months to break it! Wow! There is a couple of high school kids that need to hear about this proven method. And a bridge in Florida that I will sell to you for only $1,000. Good luck.

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