How I did it: Overtraining is the key.  I've been trying to run a 5k at least 3 times a week (on top of lifting weights).  By pushing your 5k time, you can easily improve your 1 mile time.  Also, by working on interval training with short bursts of high intensity, your long distance, endurance will improve greatly.

Resources: A good pair of shoes.  Go to a running store where they can wach you run in different pairs to match you to a pair of well-fitted running shoes.

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Oct 24, 2008, 10:21PM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers