Question

If I want to run a mile in 8:23 (minutes:seconds) what would be the best plan? I have to run 19 laps to make a full mile. Please respond and tell me what I should do.
Ex: run three laps, walk three, jog on......(do this all the way up to 19

Answer 1

To do this, you would have to be running at least 26 seconds per lap. I have been running cross country running for the past two years, and my tip for making this time is just to consistently run a set pace for the laps. If you stop to walk, you will lose your momentum and it will be hard to start running again. The first few laps are going to be the hardest, but most of the pain comes from a psychological level. Once you get past the first few laps, you won’t be as worried about walking, and you could run the rest. It won’t be easy, but I highly suggest for you to run the whole time. This is the most efficient way to run the mile in 8 minutes and 23 seconds.