Attempting a sub 5 minute mile. Attempt #1
Added 2020-04-28 19:46:55 +0000 UTCNow that my toe nails have dropped off and I can run again, I've set my self the challenge of running a 5 minute mile (slightly downhill)
I've picked a nice, peaceful, scenic stretch not to far from where I'm currently living, and one that's conveniently slightly downhill. This way I have a chance at cracking 5 minutes. There's also a couple of Strava challenges down this road too, so hopefully I can leg my way up the leaderboards as I regain fitness.
Today I attempted to beat my debut time of 5:45 in the rain. I gave it a bloody good go.
My official time today was:
5:24 ..Reckon I'll do it guys?? It's a tall order..
Comments
Nice. I'm impressed with a 5:24 on such little recent training. I'm a pretty serious runner (4:46 mile PB on the track), but I can only break 5:00 if I've been doing consistent speedwork.
Christophe T
2020-08-06 01:56:13 +0000 UTCI guess it’s fair to say that you’ve revealed yourself to be the flash in that middle part. But good job man!
Alistair Nalle
2020-04-30 22:50:30 +0000 UTCThe time lapse is hypnotic. Your editing style always seems to do more with less.
Brandon
2020-04-30 11:25:42 +0000 UTCI see I'm not alone in using the technique of wagging your head like a desperate fleeing sealion the last 100 meters of a record attempt. Seems like the ideal route for a PR though, good job man.
Sam Wiström
2020-04-30 11:08:24 +0000 UTCPark runs are awesome too, I love touring them. With the lockdown, it's a great time to be out running, I'm trying desperately to improve my times!
Jack Clarke
2020-04-29 20:08:08 +0000 UTCHaha good point mate. I don't think I was far off one walking back home in the rain..
tom davies
2020-04-29 17:06:42 +0000 UTCyeah mountain runs look really cool. Brutal though. Hard on the knees!
tom davies
2020-04-29 17:05:22 +0000 UTCDo it! yeah I did a half marathon about 3 years ago, Warwick. Got 1:32 something, not bad! you?
tom davies
2020-04-29 17:04:42 +0000 UTCYeah man I really found my stride in that middle section
tom davies
2020-04-29 17:04:14 +0000 UTChaha Verity did!
tom davies
2020-04-29 17:03:54 +0000 UTCPlease make sure your upcoming videos are queued up to post on YouTube in case you have a heart attack due to this challenge 😉 Good on you to do this though!
EJL
2020-04-29 06:13:39 +0000 UTCUsed to do a lot of running in and for the millitary. Going back into shape this summer. I was aming for ultratrailmarathon, and mountain runs. Nothing this fast paced.
MusFuzZ
2020-04-29 00:18:38 +0000 UTCGood on ya mate. Really want to try something like this! Have you ever run a marathon/half-marathon?
Angus Grant
2020-04-28 22:55:27 +0000 UTCmate you're well fast! looks like you're in fast forward or something
Jake Campbell
2020-04-28 21:56:13 +0000 UTCMost people would struggle to cycle it in that time
Ross Gall
2020-04-28 21:16:41 +0000 UTCThat's fast as fuck on a flat! No way I could do that.. All I did before this race was the 5:45 mile. Before that I hadn't ran since Christmas eve because of a bad ankle followed by the toe nail issue. I'm naturally fairly fit though so that helps, and the slightly downhill gradient on this run helps a lot!
tom davies
2020-04-28 20:59:56 +0000 UTCThanks mate! what level do you run at?
tom davies
2020-04-28 20:56:44 +0000 UTCThis is a different type of video. I used to run track in high school and my best was 5:30. I have started running again and average 9 minute pace now. How much training did you do before this video and what is your experience with running?
Kevin
2020-04-28 19:52:02 +0000 UTCI'm an elite 800/1500m runner and can't lie this was pretty entertaining to watch, if you want any help way training let me know
Liam George
2020-04-28 19:49:12 +0000 UTC
