I am a 16 year old junior high school runner, I just ran a 17:35 5km and I want to break the 17 mark I run about 20miles a week because it feels comfortable.9 months ago I ran my first 5km in 20:25 those weeks were my first time ever running and today was my second 5km I don't run repeats over 1000m because I train for mid distance but I'm willing to train longer to go sub 17.what are some workouts I can do and how hard should my easy days? My easy days are usually 7:47 should
I pick it up?
Sub 17 in a month is certainly possible but don't try and rush things. Don't compromise your long term development by overtraining for a short term goal. What you are doing at the moment seems to be working so don't worry about changing it too much. You could increase your weekly mileage, but again, don't rush it. Pace doesn't really matter for easy runs, the duration you are running for is far more important - just run at a comfortable pace. It won't really make much of a difference if you run at 6.30 pace or 8.30 pace, except the faster you go, the more tired you will be for workouts.
Thank you very much I will continue with my workout but make a slight increase in mileage up to about 30 within 2.5 weeks. I agree that running a faster pace will make me much tired for a workout I tried it few times and it wasn't pleasant.
Why rush things? Are you planning to quit running in a month?
I didn't start running at all until I was 17. This is a lifetime journey. Enjoy it.
Get up early and get a few easy miles in before school. It will help a lot.