Only thing I’d add is to be conscious of the surface you’re doing your longer runs on. When training for my first marathon I had a great fitness base from playing collegiate soccer and since I’d never had knee problems from running on grass I didn’t consider surface. But logging tons of miles on pavement is a different animal. The military guys above make some great points that are probably more applicable to your training, just figured I’d give you one MORE thing to think about haha.
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I would say good luck with your goals, but it’s all based on a solid foundation of skills, luck is for the weak and faint-hearted. So here’s to your development of skills! Learn and learn well.
Any other questions concerning professional development, feel free to PM me.
Not for the weak and faint-hearted!
RTFU!
Beck, you could try something like this:
Since you already have the endurance for 2 miles, you can, naturally, continue from there - 2.5 miles easy every other day in the first week. In the second, do 3 miles easy every other day, alongside your existing sprints - alternating between the two. In the third week, you can move up to 4.5 miles easy, 3 times per week. In the forth, 5 miles easy, also 3 times per week. You can also include strength training in all the weeks. Don’t forget to alternate your run days with your rest days. You can also do some cross-training if you are up for it.
This way you will achieve your goal for sure.