2006-06-29 18:24:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Try finding other people to run with. It helps big time. Go to your local running store and see if they have any running groups there. Consistancy is key so try not to take more than one day off at a time. Run at least 3 miles at a time. Don't sandbag every run. Do some easy and push the pace on others. Throw in some speedwork once or twice a week. My favorite speed workout is as follows: warm up for 10 min then stretch; 1min easy, 1 min hard; 1 min easy, 2 min hard; 1 min easy, 3 min hard; 1 min easy; 4 min hard; 2 min easy 4min hard; 2 min easy, 3 min hard, 1 min easy, 2 min hard, 1 min easy 1 min hard. 400 and 200 repeats are good also.
Sometimes it is hard to stay motivated. Sign up for a race in advance. That way you have a goal set.
Good luck. You can definitely achieve your goal!
2006-06-30 11:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by JennyJo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
build up your endurance by running longer distances, 2-3 miles, at a 6-7 minute pace.
build up your speed by running sprints. on a quarter mile track, run half a lap as fast as you can, then fast jog/slow run for a lap and a half. repeat 4-6 times. this builds up your speed and teaches your body to rest while still running.
another good workout is to run up a hill, maybe a quarter mile, then jog back down, and repeat. if you dont have a good hill you can run up the steps on the bleachers at the track.
2006-06-30 08:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume you are physically fit and have no medical issues... you can start with a brisk walk and a jog maybe till you can reach 5 - 6 kms, once you build up the required stamina and endurance, you could attempt to increase your pace with some long strides and short burst of sprints... gradually increase the sprints and it wont be long before you suprise yourself with sub 6mins to cover the mile..
2006-06-30 02:09:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go somewhere where u can run. time yourself. if u want u can race against people, it'll help u BIG time!!!! don't stop and drink water while u r runing. don't stop at all. b4 u run stretch. wear comfortable clothes that r flexable and easy 2 move in. wear running shoes. eat something healthy b4 u run. drink water. START W/ A GOOD PACE AND WHEN U R READY GO FASTER. WELL, THAT'S ALL I CAN THINK OF RIGHT NOW. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
2006-06-30 01:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by ANONYMOUS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to mix your endurance and pace workouts. run more than one mile, maybe three for endurance. and then do pace work on a treadmill or track.
2006-06-30 01:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by kalrissian23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run more often
2006-06-30 01:27:45 · answer #6 · answered by webb51731 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋