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A 5 min mile is achievable for a lot of people who dedicate and train properly. 4 is something else though. No, the vast majority of humans aren't physically capable of it.
I managed 4 min pace for 1200m
Wish I'd tried when I was younger, I used to run 55s 400m, 1:57 at 800m, and county level cross country. On basically no training other than running to school when I was always late in the am, and once a week run or race for x-country in the autumn. But like someone else up there, while I loved distance running x-country on interesting courses in rain and snow, I hated 1500m and higher on the track, going round in what felt like slow circles. I reckon with some coaching and proper training I could have got close to a 4 minute mile, but switched to mostly cycling while at uni. I do keep looking at the local track and thinking I should have a go someday...
Zippykona, if I remember, you're fairly local - I'm a regular at Banstead woods parkrun - 191 runs for me, come along on Saturday if you want - we can dream of 4 min miles!
Andrew
I used to run 55s 400m, 1:57 at 800m, and county level cross country. On basically no training other than running to school when I was always late in the am
Forgive me if I dont believe you.
800m Michael Rimmer Liverpool / Pembroke & Sefton AC 1.56.9 is the record for U15
Michael RimMichael Rimmer Liverpool / Pembroke & Sefton AC
Was a member of LPS for 20 years, happy days. Had some success racing Michael 🙂