Is it possible to run a 22 min 5k by Aug 15?

Question

I am a 19 year old female. I currently run a 27ish minute 5k with no training. I am starting to train for the next 10 weeks getting in about 35 miles a week...with this kind of training do you think its possible to get down to 22 min by aug 15

Answer 1

yeah I think you should be able to do it.

Answer 2

dropping 5 mins in 10 weeks should be doable i think. i'd say to run every other day at your current pace. but each week throw in 1 long/slow endurance run OR a speed workout(either hills or an interval). about 4 yrs ago i ran a 36 min 5k. and dropped it to 26 mins in just 6 weeks. i was a lil outta shape and it was 100+F when i ran that 36 min tho so, but still 10 mins in 6 weeks, u can do 5 in 10. but thats what i did, ran every other day, but threw in a 5 miler per week running hills. HUGE improvement.

i also wanted to say it only ran about 20 miles per week. if you're doing 35/wk u should totally be able to drop that time. just make sure to rest your body, its just as important as logging those miles.

Answer 3

of course!!!! you can do whatever you put your mind to. just remember the take a break. dont run every  day. u will wear yourself out. oh and take good care of your feet. get some good running shoes good luck!!!!!:D

Answer 4

Yeah it's possible. Just be carefull not to set your self up for injury; new runners are suppose to increase their mileage gradually. I would not start out with 35 miles a week. To reach your goal, you can't be injured. Good Luck!

Answer 5

Hello,

If you can run your 440 intervals consistently under 1:30, you've got a real shot.  35 miles a week is a great base for a 5k.  Make sure that you don't increase your mileage too quickly, or else you increase the chance of injury.  Check out the links below for some other tips.  Best of luck!

- Mike