3 miles in <21 minutes, in 3 months

gracie_barra · 10-02-2008, 12:46 AM

do you think its a possible time frame for someone who runs 2 miles in 16 minutes , currently? not only is this a mile increase , but a minute decrease on mile run times, is 3 months an adequate amount of time to make this leap? the reason i ask is that i sort of made a bet with my friend to see who can make this goal before the other one, before 2009. thanks in adv

deluxeMT · 10-02-2008, 12:49 AM

Sure, absolutely.

trainharder · 10-02-2008, 08:19 AM

Hell ya that is possible

888Shogun888 · 10-02-2008, 01:36 PM

someone in reasonable shape that does not ever run could manage that with 2 months of dedicated training.

JeetKuneDoTPA · 10-02-2008, 03:05 PM

I wouldnt even bother starting with 2 miles. Get your body used to 3 miles first, and with repition your time will get better for sure.

3 months is a long time to get in shape. Usually guys I train with use a 7 week program.

halfmoon_ · 10-02-2008, 03:26 PM

plenty of time to get that time..like already said,, just start timing 3 mi run. a little sprinting is good,

gracie_barra · 10-02-2008, 05:35 PM

thanks guys, since you say its so possible , can i just challenge myself and do 3 miles in 18-19;30? do u think its possible in 3 months?

KILL KILL · 10-02-2008, 08:16 PM

Keep running and find out. noone knows what you're physically capable except you

FightStudent · 10-02-2008, 11:18 PM

What kind of program would you guys suggest for someone who has the goals of the thread starter?

IronMaidenfan#1 · 10-03-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeetKuneDoTPA

I wouldnt even bother starting with 2 miles. Get your body used to 3 miles first, and with repition your time will get better for sure.

3 months is a long time to get in shape. Usually guys I train with use a 7 week program.

I agree with this. It's very achievable. I've been running lots recently and my times have shot down.