1 Mile Guides

So, you want to run an 11 minute mile? That is an admirable goal! Being able to run a mile at an 11-minute mile pace sets you on your way to being able to run farther and faster. And, we want to help you with your goal! The 11 minute mile pace marks the line … Read more

There is something magical about the mile. Often considered the blue-ribbon event in athletics, the mile has caught the imagination of track athletics fans ever since Roger Bannister ran 3:59:40 in Oxford, England on 6th May 1954, breaking the once believed impossible feat of running this distance in under four minutes. What does running a … Read more

Running a mile can be tough. Think back to when you started running, more often than not, a mile was a challenge in itself. Now you are looking to run one mile in 8 minutes – we’re going to take you through how to get there. The chances are you can run a mile in … Read more

Bagging a 7 minute mile is a great goal for the recreational runner. It is fast, but with determination and hard work, it can be an achievable and rewarding goal. And a mile is a satisfying distance to race. Four clean loops of a running track, legs going hard, breath working to catch up, and … Read more

Perhaps you have been running for a while and like the idea of getting faster. Maybe you’ve thought about how satisfying it would feel to run a mile in 10 minutes. In addition to being a nice even number that makes figuring out paces and timing a breeze, a 10 minute mile is a significant, … Read more

The average novice runner will complete a mile in around 12 minutes, so getting your mile time down to a 9-minute mile is a sure sign that you are becoming a strong and capable runner. It is around this time you will start to see some real improvements in your running. Maybe you are starting … Read more

Running a 6 minute mile is recognized as a true test of a recreational runner. It is fast, but not elite fast. And, if given the will and dedication, many can achieve it.  The mile is a beautiful distance. Four perfect laps run at near top speed. It is short and satisfying, and racing the … Read more

In this post, coach Cathal Logue explains the training, strategies, and pace necessary how to run a 5 minute mile. The mile is often considered the blue-ribbon event in athletics. The event has caught the imagination of track athletics fans ever since Roger Bannister ran 3.58.60 in Oxford, England on 6th May 1954, breaking the … Read more