I'm trying to improve my 5k time. I can't get any faster than 22 minutes. I run everyday.help!?

Question

I'm trying to improve my 5k time. I can't get any faster than 22 minutes. I run everyday.help!?

Answer 1

To race faster you need to run faster.

You must do intervals 1 or 2 days each week.

Something like 800 or 1000 repeats at race pace or faster with a limited rest between.

If you can do 10x 800 at 3:15 with a 1 minute rest, then you should be able t race much faster than 22 for the 5K.

Once each week you can do a tempo run where you are running at 80% of maximum.

You should take one day off each week.

Alternate hard and easy days.

Answer 2

I have always heared that training on hills makes you faster.  Go to runnersworld.com, they have a whole section on training for 5k's that should help.

Answer 3

You should only run 6 days a week.  

Hill training helps

tempos

short quick intervals

these should help

Answer 4

I think 22 minutes is a good time for a 5k.  While it will not break any records, it is a good time.  I would like to get my 5k time down to under 25 minutes.