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Image 1 — 4 mile race - is this good in relation to my other PRs, and is is crazy to shoot sub-21 5k next season?
Image 2 — 4 mile race - is this good in relation to my other PRs, and is is crazy to shoot sub-21 5k next season?
Image 3 — 4 mile race - is this good in relation to my other PRs, and is is crazy to shoot sub-21 5k next season?
Image 4 — 4 mile race - is this good in relation to my other PRs, and is is crazy to shoot sub-21 5k next season?
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4 mile race - is this good in relation to my other PRs, and is is crazy to shoot sub-21 5k next season?

This was a 4 mile race that the town put on for the 4th, so I figured why not run it? I got second in my age group (13-19, I am 15M), losing only to my former XC captain (who was probably taking it a bit easy, his 5K is low 18s). Chip time was 30:17.07 for me. It wasn't as hot as it has been, but the humidity was a big factor (I live in New England, if that helps). Here are my PRs:

400m: 1:19, 11th of 11x400m.

1K: 3:54, got 1025m in 4 min (doing 4x4 to see if I like time or distance intervals better).

Mile: 6:30, first of 4x1mi (3 min rest). Others were 6:58, 7:00, and 6:58.

5K: official is 23:22, 338ft combined gain/loss of elevation. Avg pace: 7:32 (course ran a bit long). Best was actually in this run, 23:18, but that was due to the net downhill course. My altimeter isn't the most accurate.

4 mile: (see above)

5 mile: 40:14, as part of a tempo run I admittedly went a bit to hard on, though it was a mostly flat course.

Advice an thought are appreciated. Thanks!​

Edit: I should note, I will continue to do Nordic skiing for the remainder of HS, and though I didn't this season, I am planning on doing outdoor track for the rest.

u/TheDarkestKnight7852 — 1 day ago
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Predictions for next season?

I am a freshman male (this year, next is sophomore) and I am wondering about a few things. Mostly, 1. What is a reasonable goal for a 4-mile race, 2. Can I get sub-20 next season, and 3. Is it better to set goals as sub-21 -> sub-19 -> sub-17 or sub-20 ​ -> sub-18 -> sub-17?

Here's some of my data:

5'8.5", 135-140lbs.

5K: 23:22, 338ft elevation gain/loss (combined), mix of road and trails.

Mile: 6:30, first of 4x1mi w/ 3 min rest (others were 6:58, 7:00, and 6:58, all on sidewalk).

400m: 1:19, part of 11x400m, towards the end. All were sub-1:35, except for maybe two. On sidewalk.

5 miles: 40:14, in a tempo run that I admittedly went a bit hard on, and the heat was a (small) factor.​ On sidewalks, fairly flat.

The 4-mile race is this Saturday, and the elevation look like this: ~ It is net downhill, and on the road.

Also, is there anything that I can add to my training? I do easy, one long run a week, 1 hard day a week, 1 rest day a week, 1-2 cross training days a week, and 1 strength session a week. I generally try to avoid dairy, but I have some cheese now and then. I aim for 8.5+ hours of sleep, and I warm-up for every run and stretch after. My hard runs are usually intervals or tempo runs. For intervals, should I focus more on speed or lactic acid, or even cruise intervals?

I know this is a lot, but I appreciate the help.​

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u/TheDarkestKnight7852 — 6 days ago
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Looking to get into Ice Boat Racing

I am playing​ Bedrock Edition on the Switch. Does anyone know of any mods or add-ons I could install, and if there are any servers? I am really pretty new to this. I also don't want to build my own courses entirely by hand. Any help at all os appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/TheDarkestKnight7852 — 15 days ago
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How I Celebrated Surviving Another Year of School

5 mile tempo run! Was pretty hot.

Here's my info: 15M, 5'8", 137-ish lbs, ~8 months of consistent aerobic training (XC, the Nordic Skiing, now HM training), 6:30 mile (part of 4x1mi, 4min rest), 1:20 400 (part of 11x400, 90 sec rest), and now a 40:14 5-mile!

My questions are as follows.

  1. Is a sub-1:50 half marathon possible in late September with consistent training?
  2. Next fall XC season, could I shoot for a sub-21 5K (current is 23:22, 338 feet total elev. including down)?
  3. When should I start doing cruise intervals instead of on long tempo run?

Advice and thoughts are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

u/TheDarkestKnight7852 — 18 days ago
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Earlier today, I made a post asking for help with the Tarzan shortcut on Cheep Cheep Falls. Someone asked for a clip, so here it is.

u/TheDarkestKnight7852 — 2 months ago
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I am running my first half marathon late this upcoming September. I have two questions.

Number 1: here are my last 5 scheduled long runs before taper:

11 miles

9 miles (deload)

13.1 miles

12.5 miles

12.5 miles

I am wondering if these distances are good, or if I should change them. Also, should I add in some miles at goal pace on a few?

Number 2: every prediction (multiple websites, VDOT) has said 1:46 to 1:48 based off of my 5K track PR of 23:13. My XC course PR is 24:38 with +5-8ft net, ~150-200​​​ ft uphill. I am wondering when I should update this prediction, and based off of what? I am running a 5K next weekend, and another on May 17th, but this is so far away from my race they will likely be insignificant unless I PR, which is unlikely for the first (3-400ft gain, net 0) but more likely for the 2nd (flatter course). I also just got back into running after Nordic (averaged as top 30% finisher), so I am a bit slower. I know I am rambling, but I got a 22:33 3.03 mile tempo run this past Thursday, which is about 23min 5k (though it was on a flat paved trail).​

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u/TheDarkestKnight7852 — 2 months ago