This is a 5:00 mile training plan written by Drew Hunter.
This plan is for anyone looking to run close to 5:00 at the end of the plan. The runner using the plan should have a basic background of distance running and be able to run 4/5x a week. This training plan will start out conservatively and build stamina and speed throughout it. The runner using this plan should use his/her best judgment when completing workouts and the assigned paces/goals. However, if sickness, injury, etc... were to pop up during the plan, adjust accordingly.
A few things you should know before starting the plan:
Easy Run pace- (7:59-7:43)
Tempo Pace- (6:16-6:06)
Threshold pace- (5:57-5:49)
Race pace- (5:00)
Any other paces or efforts will be specified in the plans description.
Best of luck!!
Hammer & Axe Training was born out of a vision shared by a handful of elite distance runners. We found in our training that we ran our best when we committed to training our speed and strength equally. A focus on strength made us durable, strong, and prepared for the adversity that racing brings. A focus on speed made us confident, efficient, and ready to move when the right moment arrived. We wanted to bring this feeling of speed and strength to as many runners as possible.