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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP is completely incorrect. Speed work and intervals build endurance. And the conversational threshold is a barometer for an easy paced workout. Which you should have sometimes. But you should also have workouts that challenge you well beyond holding a conversation. Depends on your goal.

That being said, yes a 9 minute mile is a good pace. It's not considered really speedy but it's certainly not slow. I'm in good shape and workout 6 days a week and a 9 minute mile would tax me. Keep it up for sure![/quote]

Nope. PP is spot on. The OP is a new runner. Adding speed work without a strong base is a recipe for injury. And the way for OP to build that base is by slowing down and making a goal to add a few minutes (or a half mile to a mile) to a long run each week. Also, depending on how many days OP is running, adding a day, for instance going from 3 to 4 days per week. I wouldn't suggest true speed workouts until 6 months in and 20 mpw. Doing some speed play before that is fine (run hard from here to that mailbox, then comfortable jog) but even that should wait awhile.

OP,  you're off to a great start![/quote]

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