Need to run 1.5 mile in 11 mins (In 1 month!!)

Have you tried running outdoors? I've gone from running only 1 minute at a time to running 1mile in under 9 minutes, im sure the time will be a lot less on the threadmill as I havent got uphill, wind, stoplights amongst other things to slow me down, plus im over 200lbs. So im sure if you incorporate outdoors into your training, im sure you'll become a better athlete becomes a reduce your time.

thanks, gonna try and do as much of my training on the athletics track.. there is a massive difference from track running, and treadmill running.

What about just running outside? to parks and stuff, you might find laps boring, scenery helps while running

This too, I've got a decent route lined up through Newcastle.

Hey,

I'm 22, a pretty healthy person but have never really done any running in a long time.

In 5 weeks I have to take a fitness test where I need to run 1.5 miles in 11mins on a treadmill.

I've been to the gym and managed to do 1.5 miles in 13mins 20 seconds with no training what so ever.

Will it be possible to get my time down in 5 weeks, if i train 5-6 days a week? Also, can you tell me what is the best course of action to take??

Should I practice running long distance?.. Say running for 40 minutes at a manageable pace? Or should I train short fast periods? Or should I do both on different days? How often should I take rest days? How could I best prepare for this?

Help much appreciated.

Also any supplements which may assist in my training?

This too, I've got a decent route lined up through Newcastle.