Best way to run 8 km in 34 minutes?

i'm not an expert but I believe that running the speed necessary, and building on the distance will give you faster results.

 

.............Interesting question. Tactics depend heavily on the style of runner you are and your base fitness, but I've always been a fan of gradually building speed throughout the race.

To do this, you will of course need very good cardio training.

For an 8k, I would recommend one long run per week, building up to 10-12 miles and a pace roughly two minutes per mile slower than the pace you need to reach this goal.

Speedwork is also essential, but it need not be done on a track. Use fartleks, where you have bursts of speed alternating wth slower-paced recovery periods. Tempo runs are also hugely important, and should be run at a hard pace that you still think you can maintain for, say, 40-45 minutes. Speedwork takes a toll ont he body though, and should be done twice a week maximum.

 

Sounds like your bragging.
Your definately not coach.

 

..............Who, me? How am I bragging?

 

I wouldnt bother asking that kind of question on this website,to many opinions.
Get in touch with an athletics website for proper advice,they will send you in the right direction.

 

I feel your fine post was discarded with no regrets.

 

I follow a very similar running routine and I have definately improved my overall stamina. Though I need to do more speed work, I tend to neglect this part of my training.

 

ya i don't c how ur bragging neither. but 8k is 34 minutes is movin pretty good

 

By moving your legs.

 

As if being a) from Charlton, b) posting in the Trailer Park series isn't enough, you post a silly post. You silly boy, you.

 

............The funny thing is, I never once mentioned my own time in an 8k. Fact of the matter is, my personal best is 37:20, so I guess our little friend took it upon himself to assume I was bragging up my own accomplishments. Nothing really to brag about. I just know some good training tips, and the guy asked. Next thing you know, I'm accused of bragging wen I didn't say a damn word about my own running in my post.

 

dam you beat me to it.

 

All this is right on point. Add to this some hill work and your speed and endurance will increase. Most importantly run often!