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Suggestions to help my speed. ( or lack of)

Can someone suggest some speed workouts geared toward a 5k? I've got one targeted in 5 weeks and I need a little boost. On a good day I'll average an 8:30 pace on a bad day more like 9:00. Any good track or treadmill workouts to help me out would be appreciated. Thanks!

by User avatar Guest

Do you plan your runs?

Except for marathon training which I lay out fairly detailed plans, I really do not plan my runs far in advance. I usually think about my next day's run and before I go to be decide, the course, type and distance of the run. What about yous?

by User avatar copteacher

Three races in 7 days. Best way to handle it?

10-11 :: Run the Reagan 5K :: Running it, but not racing. It's so close to my house that I can't pass it up though + I get to meet at least 1 Riff-Raffer, maybe more. 10-12 :: Sprint Distance Duathlon (2 mi/15 mi/2 mi) :: I'd like to do well in this race. Much more important that the 5K the day...

by User avatar purple hayes

Runner's World Lab Reports

1. Load up on your carbs. 2. No proof that protein added to drinks increase performance. 3. Best way to get oxygen in your body is breathing, not oxygenated water. 4. A shot of caffeine in the morning helps, but additional shots later in the day have no additional effect. Runner's...

by User avatar GaRebelRunner

Chafing problem in my upper thighs

The past couple times that i've run i've felt some chafing on my upper thighs. I know that i haven't been striding out as much as i did years ago, mostly because i can't go as fast as i could years ago. Since i weigh more than i used to, i think my thighs must rub together a little (methinks, i...

by User avatar Pug

Is running giving me head aches?

Answered by a doctor

On sunday i went for a difficult run (in that it was much more hilly than i am used to), so i found i quite difficult, plus it was a really hot day. About 2 hours after getting back from the run i got a head ache and felt nautious, and still have a slight headache today. Is this likely to be related...

by User avatar 50pence

What's a trainer?

So what is a trainer?

by User avatar xsPrINT

How do you prepare yourself on race day?

How do you prep yourself on race day? Mentally and physically speaking. The physical part I seem to be okay with, sometimes I feel like I'm psyching myself out mentally though. I'm always loose and try to elevate my heart rate right before the starting gun but sometimes start to doubt my...

by User avatar robp

Solo or Group running?

Answered by a doctor

How do you prefer to run? I like both. Although on the long runs (10+) I think its better with a partner or group.

by User avatar Cappy

If my legs hurt while running do i need new shoes?

Answered by a doctor

Well on Saturday I set out to do a "long" run (only 3-4 miles as I haven't run in ages) and my leg hurt from my back all the way down the side to my foot...or my foot all the way up to my back... Does it sound like I need new shoes? Could they be flat? That leg felt like I was way over supinating...

by User avatar christa0120