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Can Someone Tell Me What Training Plan Should I Do To Reach 5 Minute Mile Pace For Running

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cyprus2012 | 16:35 Mon 28th Oct 2013 | Sport
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I want to get up to 5 minute miles for my running training im at 7 minute miles at the moment but would love to get to 5 minute miles can someone give me a training plan to follow please?
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Do some research into the 'Fartlek' method. It might suit you.
Depending on your age, level of fitness, how long you've been running, etc it's likely you will not be able significantly to increase your steady running speed.
5-minute mile pace is quite fast: without knowing your background in running it's impossible to give proper advice. For example if you've already been runnng for a while and are quite fit it's most unlikely you could ever make that improvement - which would be pretty spectacular for a regular runner. On the other hand if you've only just started, are quite young and find you are comfortably running at 7-minute pace then you may have that ability which the right training could bring out.
The best way would be to join a running club where you can receive coaching and move up the groups as you improve. This will push you further in a way which should prevent injuries.
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I'm 22 my first race was yesterday at the great south my time was 1 hour and 9 minutes I been running properly now for 4 months
I'd recommnend ubasses's advice, given your post about the Great South Run. You don't say how much training you do but speedwork (repetitions, fartlek) will help you increase your speed.
However it;s worth bearing in mind:
1 - As you run more you'll get faster naturally anyway, though almost certainly not up to 5-minute pace.
2 - Be realistic about what you can achieve. Don;t set "5-minute miling" as your objective, but look to set PBs at different distances along the way.

Joining a club if you don't already belong to one would be a good step.

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