[header] How to run a mile race [title] Get ready mentally. [step] If you think you can't run a fast mile, then you probably won't. Think positive thoughts, especially while you're running, and have someone in your family, or maybe just a friend, tell you positive things. 
( i.e " this race is all yours! " " that kid in the red is your only competition, but you can leave him in the dust. ") you will be surprised how much faster you will run with positive thoughts in your head.