Hoping to improve your mile time? Whether you’re a high school track athlete, a beginning-level runner, or a masters runner, making small changes to your training routine can improve your pace.

If you don't already know your current mile time (or it's been a while since you clocked your mile), start by doing a timed trial on a track to set a baseline to measure your progress against.

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A standard track is 400 meters for one lap (four laps equalling one mile). Some tracks are shorter and will require more laps to reach a mile. Tracks are usually marked, but if you are unsure about the size of a track, just ask (or, if you are using a school track, check the athletic department's website).

Here are nine strategies to try the help you shave time off your mile.