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Since your first race is only 2 months away, I would focus on building up your runs to the point of covering 4-5 miles without stopping. Run the race in August. Your time should be under 30 minutes . Then you can concentrate on setting a goal time and build into that.

Megmay, First, what is your goal time for the August race?

take a look at this; http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml