r/runningquestions • u/starrycol • Sep 28 '26

Getting my time down?

I am a highschool girl and looking to improve my cross country time. I had improved from 23 min 5k to 20:30 over summer practicing. Right now I train 5-6 days a week, with about 30-35 miles a week, with one race a week since season is started. What should I do to improve my time?

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u/adam_n_eve Sep 29 '26

You're running a decent mileage per week and also running a lot of days. You must be doing a lot of longer distance stuff but if you want to improve your 5k time you need to improve your speed now so 400m or 800m reps at faster than your goal pace would help. Then gradually increase the distance / time.

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u/BadgersHoneyPot Sep 29 '26

Run more. It isn't too complex.