15 minute run?

Question

I've been going for a run around the block each night. It takes 15 minutes and is about 2.5km (1.5miles). Is this any good? I run pretty hard out, I can't go any quicker. What should I aim for? Maybe I should do two laps (3miles/5km) at a slower pace to get better.

Answer 1

thats really good!!

you should aim to get 2.5 kms in 12 mins and then move up to 5 kms. then once you improve on your time for that go for longer. thats the best way to improve.

well done and keep running

Answer 2

You should set yourself a goal, whether it be to run faster or farther. Get a training schedule for a half marathon and follow that. Before you know it you'll be running a few miles and around the block a bunch of times.

What really kicked me into gear was committing to a marathon. I knew that I had to train if I was to survive. So that got me to run more an more miles so that I could run the entire race. Maybe look for a local race, something like a 5K to train for. That's only 3 miles and they usually pretty cheap, like $15 bucks to be in the race.

Whatever you decide, good luck. Keep on trying. It's hard in the beginning, but it's the only way to get better.

Answer 3

15 mins is a great time! Maybe you could find a better track with an incline to make you work that bit harder?