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How to Run a Mile in 6 Minutes

I can remember the day very clearly, even though it was over a decade ago. I was in gym class, and we had just run a mile. I had a goal of seven minutes, and I had finally achieved it. I was thrilled, to say the least, and I was excited to continue to improve.

Later that year, I ended up injuring my knee and I was never the same runner after that. I gave up on the sport pretty much thereafter, even though I was fully recovered within a year or so.

Just last year, I got back into it all. I go to the gym, and decided to up my cardio routine, spending some time on the treadmill after each workout. I was happy to see that it didn’t take long before I ran my first mile in under seven minutes. Still, I wanted more and I was ready to do it in six.

After weeks of trying for 6 minutes flat out, I was unable to do it. I was fine with seven minutes, and even with six and a half, but I would always get stopped short on the third or fourth lap in my run, simply out of energy.

Thankfully, I eventually got there. I attribute my success to a newer strategy that I find really effective.

The biggest thing that made it happen was the fact that I started doing short runs at faster speeds. I would run a mile at a five minute pace, naturally stopping after two laps. This put me in a really good position to try for a 6 minute mile, which seemed easy in comparison.

You’ll need to be prepared to sweat, and be prepared to pant. The half mile was probably harder than the full mile at six was for me. Still, I accomplished my goal and it felt absolutely great.

Next goal on my list is 5:30 and I’m sure I’ll be achieving it.

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