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<p>could any of you help me with my mile time and sit ups?</p>

<p>I run a 7:00 mile and i would like to get it under 6 minutes. if you guys have any advice on training techniques, it would be really helpful.</p>

<p>Also, for the sit-ups, does your whole back have to touch the ground every time you do a sit-up, or do you lean back just far enough so your shoulder blades touch the ground? Going as fast as i can, i can probably do a max of 40 sit-ups per minute, for a total of 70 in two minutes. I know i can do more, just not in two minutes. Any advice?</p>