How to get my time from 20.00 - 16.00 seconds?

Question

I'm training for 5 km races and I want to drop my time of 20 which is my average to hopefully 16 but I would settle for 17 at the moment.

I haven't ran in two years (i'm 16) and just started up i would say maybe a month ago. I run everynight 5.5 km and this is more so training and im averaging about 20 minutes and I know for a fact if i was to compete in a race my time would be better because i compete better in front of people.

I want to finish first in a race and by looking at alot of 5km race results I will need a time of atleast 16-17 minutes.

So how can i do this?

(NOTE: I think i've always been a good runner I mean two years ago I finished 1st in city cross country. And i'm nowhere near top condition at this moment but i'm starting to see muscle improvement in my legs, etc. I think if i'm in top shape I can achieve this.)

I just want to know how should I be training?

What should I eat before running and how long before?

Is it possible?

Answer 1

If the 5k is in the morning eggs for breakfast and pasta for dinner the night before, and to improve your time, practicing is the best way. Remember practice makes perfect!