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I ran a mile in 6:40 (I'm 5'10" and 202lb, so this is actually quite a bit more impressive than it sounds).
[I should note here that there's a tradeoff between weightlifting and running. I hurt my back and had to stop doing squats and deadlifts for six weeks, which left my legs a lot less tired for running. Otherwise this record would not have happened.]
I typically run between 2 and 3.5 miles, running a mile at a time as fast as possible, gradually slowing down for a minute and stopping for a minute to get water, then doing the next mile. I run 5 times a week, along with weightlifting and judo. I prefer to run inside, with the treadmill at a slight incline to compensate for it being easier; I have trouble regulating my pace outdoors.
Nice job on your 6:40 mile!
I'm trying to run a 10:00 1.5 mile by Nov 1. I'm concurrently working to increase my strength and have some bench press goals I'm targeting.
As you mentioned, I've also found running and weight training to be a bit of a tradeoff. I fear the training requirements for each may become detrimental to the other in pursuit of my goals.
Any advice or thoughts on how to get faster and stronger?
(I'm new to running, but have been lifting weights for several years.)
I don't think I have special expertise that you wouldn't get from a book. The only thing I can say is that the extra half mile you do at the end of your workout, after you think you've given it everything you had, probably provides a disproportionate amount of benefit. Evolutionary just-so story: the body doesn't like to waste resources, but if you push it past its apparent limits, it figures the situation is desperate and maybe you need to be a bit fitter to survive.