running not improving?

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Craig_ Jan 2014 3:33pm, 8 Jan 2014 772 posts	0 Craig_ The current weather can't help too much either...
callumf Jan 2014 4:38pm, 8 Jan 2014 3 posts	0 callumf I live in telford Shropshire,my mum has been running for 7 years but wasn't sure what millage I should increase to as im only young
Hackett Jan 2014 5:00pm, 8 Jan 2014 1,619 posts	0 Hackett Great base speed. Just vary training ... A lot is to be said about your "running mojo" which is just enjoying your running. Try variation. Do longer runs 5miles at steady pace. Do interval sessions and fartleks. If you want to run faster do tempo and interval work. Tough but helps.
Johnny Panic Jan 2014 8:40pm, 8 Jan 2014 368 posts	0 Johnny Panic If you're interested in running as a competitive sport then this lot will sort you out: telfordathleticclub.co.uk
callumf Jan 2014 3:13pm, 9 Jan 2014 4 posts	0 callumf Thanks everyone,im going to slow my pace down on general runs and add some tempo runs/intervals into my training.What pace should I run slow runs at? and what pace for tempo and 800m intervals?
Gobi Jan 2014 3:21pm, 9 Jan 2014 53,302 posts	0 Gobi You dont need the speedwork just run slower and more often to improve the aerobic engine even if you run Tue 5 miles @8mm Wed 3 miles @ 7.30 and Thursday 5 miles @ 8mm you will improve More volume would do even more good and still would not need intervals
Gobi Jan 2014 3:22pm, 9 Jan 2014 53,303 posts	0 Gobi ps. being 16 and naturally fit is a real bonus Do you play other sports at school?
callumf Jan 2014 5:14pm, 9 Jan 2014 5 posts	0 callumf yes I play football and circuit training
Pizza Boy Jan 2014 5:25pm, 9 Jan 2014 2,049 posts	0 Pizza Boy Hi Callum welcome to Fetch. As others have said do not underestimate the power of the aerobic system, it's almost always the limiting factor in all athletes 800m + It can be improved through more time on your feet, which generally means more miles but not necessarily all at a fast pace. I run low 7s to 7.40 for my steady running and so would guess your staple runs are a touch fast.
Gobi Jan 2014 5:28pm, 9 Jan 2014 53,308 posts	0 Gobi Drop the speedwork anf go jogging