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How to get to 1.5M in less then 15 min?

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Asked by: Steve Stinson

So, if you’re looking to break a 15 minute, 1.5 mile time, I would shoot for a long run of maybe 2 miles, 2-3 times a week to start. Try to go longer if you can, but increase your distance slowly. No more than 10% a week. If you can’t, try to work up to 2 miles and don’t worry about the time.

How can I get my 1.5 mile time down?

Interval training is designed to improve your maximum oxygen consumption.

  1. Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes at an easy jogging pace.
  2. Up your speed to a fast run or sprint for 2 minutes, or as long as you can sustain the pace. …
  3. Repeat for a total of 6 rounds.
  4. Cool down for five to 10 minutes.


How long does it take to run 1.5 miles in 10 minutes?

Running 1.5 miles in 10 minutes is no easy feat. To do it, you’ll have to maintain a pace of 6 minutes, 40 seconds, per mile. Depending on your current level of fitness, you may have a little or a long way to go to reach this goal.

How do I run 1.5 miles faster?

Build your endurance.



If you build up to a minimum of three miles, then 1.5 miles becomes only a moderate level of stress and your speed building potential increases dramatically. So, slowly build your endurance up to a minimum of 30 minutes or three miles every time you run (two to three times per week).

Is 1.5 miles in 14 minutes good?

A noncompetitive, relatively in-shape runner usually completes one mile in about 9 to 10 minutes, on average. If you’re new to running, you might run one mile in closer to 12 to 15 minutes as you build up endurance. Elite marathon runners average a mile in around 4 to 5 minutes.

How do I decrease my run time?

Here are nine strategies to try the help you shave time off your mile.

  1. Schedule Interval Training. High-intensity interval training is a fun way to improve your speed and confidence. …
  2. Build Endurance. …
  3. Improve Running Form. …
  4. Run Hills. …
  5. Climb Stairs. …
  6. Get Strong. …
  7. Rest Well.


What is the fastest 1.5 mile time?

Former deadlift world record-holder and World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall hammered out an impressive 1.5 mile (2.4K) run in 11:27.

What pace do I need to run 1.5 miles in 15 minutes?

10 minute mile pace

To reach your goal of 1.5 miles in 15 minutes, which is 10 minute mile pace or 2.5 minute quarter mile pace, you need to gradually work into it.

How do I make myself run faster?

General tips

  1. Warm up and cool down. Start each workout with a warmup and finish with a cooldown. …
  2. Eat well. Your diet plays a role in your running performance, especially the foods you eat right before you run. …
  3. Hydrate. …
  4. Maintain a moderate body weight. …
  5. Perfect your technique. …
  6. New kicks. …
  7. Dress the part. …
  8. Strength training.

How can I improve my 1.5 mile run in 2 weeks?

Running Your Fastest Mile in Just Two Weeks



Run strides 2 to 3 times per week. In the second half of some of your easy runs, do 4 to 10 by 20 to 30 second strides faster than mile pace. Do 1 or 2 workouts a week focused on running mile effort or a bit slower, targeting vVO2.

Is stamina a real thing?

Stamina is the strength and energy that allow you to sustain physical or mental effort for long periods of time. Increasing your stamina helps you endure discomfort or stress when you’re doing an activity. It also reduces fatigue and exhaustion.

How can I run 1.5 miles without stopping?


Just for one quarter. Back in a three quarter jog four laps again because it's one mile that we're trying to get to remember slow things down if you need to obviously.