run a six minute mile

Today I ran 3.5 miles in 30 minutes. I’m definately making some progress and I’m feeling really good. At this speed I’m averaging 7 mph, so now I’ve only got another 3 mph before I realize my ideal pace.

I’ve been running on a treadmill and doing the math. If I can increase my average speed to 10 mph, then I’ll reach this goal. Right now my average speed is about 6.5 mph. I’ve got a long way to go, but I know I can make it!

I currently have about a 9:00/mile pace for my 5k. Running one mile straight is probably a little lower than than that. First, I’d like to be able to run a mile in six minutes or under, and then I’d like to be able to extend that pace for a 5k race.