help! i run XC and distance on track and i have seen no improvement!
2006-07-21 03:41:58 · 6 answers · asked by morgan s 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
Some drills that might help:
1. set a certain amount of time (a minute for example) you have to run on a place like on an open field. then use something to mark where you ran. keep doing this so you can strive for a longer distance.
2. you can set a certain distance you have to run (from one end of a street to the other for example) and time yourself
3. do really short sprints (like 10-15 yards) and time yourself. strive for seconds. do these when you don't have very much time.
I would do all these with my friends so they can cheer you on and encourage you.
2006-07-21 03:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by straight_a_blonde 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okay missy. 1st you have to put ur heart in it, stay focused, and practice more. By doing that u sure will drop ur time.......but it will take some time though! U will have to practice at least 5-6 days a week so when u get on the track next time u'll suprise ureself by knowing how fast u've gotten by just practicing more and having the heart for it. I run XC too and and my mile time is better now than it used to be two years ago.......just because I practiced a lot and I put my heart in it. Good luck with ur time though!.......
2006-07-21 10:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by mustbtru07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try running sprints and hills
go to a quarter mile track, run one lap as hard as you can, then run one lap at a medium/slow pace. repeat for 20-30 minutes. This teaches your body to rest while you run, and improves your pace.
hills - find a road with a good hill on it about a quarter mile long, run up it then jog back down, and repeat for 20-30 minutes. this builds up leg strength and endurance.
you can also cross train with biking and swimming. I saw some of the best improvements in my 2 mile time after taking up biking.
2006-07-21 10:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep a steady pace at every practice in the beginning and then smoke the competion at the end it works every time
2006-07-21 11:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by [Catastrophic.Accidents] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run on circle than on straight track, then it is done.
2006-07-21 10:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wtf is XC? to get a faster time work on speed rater that doin the same pace a longer distance.
2006-07-21 10:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by hiltacular 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋