im training for my 1st 5k or 10k in spring...any advise...i want to run a 5k in 15mins...?

The women's world record is 14:11.15.

The women's gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics was 15:41.40. Many of the earlier heats were won with times around 15 minutes.

If you want to run a 15 minute 5k it's going to be about more than just putting in a decent amount of weekly mileage.

And you're probably going to need better info sources (and coaching) than Yahoo answers provides.

My first piece of advice, be realistic. You aren't going to run a 5k in 15 minutes, I'll tell you that much. It's your first time running a 5k and you want to go 15 minutes? No, not going to happen. Woman's record for 5k is only like a minute off that time. You need to set realistic goals for yourself.

Be sure you get a good training program and aren't just running a lot of miles otherwise there wasted miles. At least two speed workouts a week for a decent time.

Without any previous running times or other basis for comparison, I am with the majority - 15 minutes is probably unrealistic. Most people will never run that fast - even good HS runners would love to have that time.

Your miles seem to be fine, but what types of workouts are you doing? Is it just distance? are you doing hills for strength? track workouts for speed?

Try timing yourself at the local track for a mile? are you running 5, 6, 7, or 8 minute miles? Use this as a guide for your target goals.

i don't understand what "mile count at 40-42 a week" means.

5 km is a little over 3 miles. 15 mins is a really good clip. you'll need to train well for that. that's less than a 5 minute mile -- quite fast.

I think thats a little optomistic for a 15 minute 5k on your first try but i guess if you try hard enough.

15 minutes... 3.1 miles.... Good goal but geez!!

Try working out everyday and make sure to drink alot of water and good food. Try working on endurance runs and try your best!!

to run a 15min 5km takes years of training i would aim for about 20mins if i were you

there are dozens e.g. on runnersworld. Give yourself 8-12 weeks to build up distance.

hold your breath while running. and if you live anywhere close to high alititude run up there. try running while talking or singing to

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