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Sounds like a good plan. Rather than doing two big mile runs break it down to smaller more frequent runs.
I’m going to limit my target to 1/2 marathon distance. I haven’t got the time to dedicate to a marathon and also I don’t really want to waste time on something that is meant to be enjoyable not torture.
Light_EDDed
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I wouldn't simply increase the frequency of the 5 milers.
Say for example 5 runs a week alternate the 3 x 5 milers (keep them gentle) that you aim to build over time with 2 x shorter gentle recovery runs e.g. 3 miles.
See how that feels then maybe the next week would look like 5 - 3 - 6 - 3 - 5
Drop one of the 5 or 3's to make it an easier week.
Etc.
There's probably other ways to get there but this is how I'd plan to approach it. It'd all be very gentle plus I'd listen to my body for signs of niggles and cut back / rest as necessary.