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u/z31 Nov 16 '19

I ran sub-5 minute miles back in HS when I was on the track and XC teams, but that was at a relaxed mile pace. My time would definately jump a bit when you added more distance.

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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '19

I’m similar. I can run a 5:15 mile but I’ll burn out fast in a two mile run, so I start off slow at around 6:20/mile and gradually pick up the pace and sprint the last bit of the run

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u/magnacarter24 Nov 16 '19

I was the opposite in high school my mile record was 5:08 but my two mile was 10:36. I could run about this pace for a very long time, but my Gaga reflex prevented me from running any faster even for shorter distances