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Asthmatic Non-Runner With a Need to Run - 1.5 Miles in 13 Minutes

Truth be told I am NOT a runner. I can walk a 14 minute mile all day. But running, not me. I have had asthma since I was a child - severe through all

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Second Half Marathon in a Month - Should I Run It or Not?

Hi, I ran a half marathon a month ago, but have not done any great distances since, 6 miles max. I'm thinking of doing a half marathon this Sunday

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Running a 5k - Can I Be Faster at 30 Than I Was at 18?

I started running at 13 in high school. I ran cross-country, indoor and outdoor track. My track coach was very informed and my PRs were 800 - 2:22,

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Faster Minute Mile for 5K races

I'm 40 years old and I started to run consistently four months ego. My running pace went from 9 minutes miles to 7:30 minute miles in a 5k. Is it realistic

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I Need a Good Marathon Running Program

I am devastated. I ran my second marathon last weekend. I ran a marathon six months ago as well, but at about the 19-20 mile mark my legs cramped up...

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Is 20 to 30 Training Miles Enough to Run a Half Marathon

I have been a committed runner for a year and a half now and have completed two half marathons with over a dozen 10k races! I have been keeping running

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Looking for a Sub-40 10k Training Plan

Hi there, I would like to eventually achieve a sub-40 10k. Last time I tried I was running 3 to 4 times a week with one run a week doing intervals

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I Want to Get My 10k Time Down to 36 Minutes

I've been running now for some 8 months and have recently joined a club. I'm 6ft, slim and weigh 11 stone. Perfect running physique. I've done a few

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Running 5k in 25 Minutes - What Do I Do?

I have been running since I was 10 yrs old... I was in school as well as college basketball and the athletics team.... Now I'm in a training program

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Improving Running Speed for a 5k Which is One Month Away

Hello, I am 43 years old and have been running for about 5 years. 3-4 miles about 3 times a week. During the last 2 months, I have begun making longer

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Achieving a Sub-20 5k on Three Runs per Week

I am a 30 year old male. Due to injury I can only run 2-3 times a week (maximum), which consist of at least one tempo session over 3-4 miles and a longer,

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What's a Realistic Goal for My Next Half Marathon?

I started running three months ago and followed a beginner marathon training schedule that had me running between 12-20 miles a week and running 4 days

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Running the 1.5 mile in Under 10:35

I need to run the 1.5 mile in under 10:35 in about five weeks in order to qualify for a job. I am in good physical condition and have been working

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I Need to Run 1.5 Miles in Less Than 15 Minutes With 1 Month to Train

I need to run 1.5 miles in less than 15 minutes with 1 month to train. I am trying out for the police academy. This will make my third time trying.

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2.4k Run - Police Physical Test Three Months Away

Hi there, I am looking to apply for the Police force. One of the requirements is the 2.4km in 11mins 50sec. I've read through some of the other questions,

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Training Between Half Marathons

I will be running a 1/2 marathon a few weeks from now and then have another one scheduled for 6 weeks later. What should my training plan look like?

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One Month Left to Train for a Half Marathon

Hello, I'm running a half marathon in one month. I recently got sick with bronchitis and couldn't run for 3 weeks. I was only up to 5 miles at that

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Five Weeks to Marathon and Having Training Problems

Hi, I'm currently training for a marathon which is five weeks away. I have been training for five months and got up to just over 2hrs at the end of

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43 Years Old - Female Smoker - Wants to Run

I am a 43-year-old female smoker. I have been a smoker since I have been 25 years old. In the past one year I have started going jogging, but I can't

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Trying to Run Half Marathon in Under 1.30

Hi, I am 18 year old and I've entered for my local half marathon, which is in 2 months. My goal is to bring my race time to below 1 hour 30 mins.

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