i wanted to start running and i was wondering how i would know how much a mile is if i run at this park and neighborhood
2006-09-12 11:41:53 · 7 answers · asked by fdicolandrea619 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I prefer running when it is cool, but not too cold. I live in a high mountain desert area so we sometimes get snow in the winter, which makes running difficult. It also gets very hot in the summer, over a 100, which I have found I can acclimate to, but really have to make sure that I drink enough water.
Spring and fall are my favorite, but tend to get pretty windy, so there really isn't a best season, but there are some good days in each. It all depends upon where you live.
As far as how to know when you have run a mile, distance should not be important when you first start running. Try to think of it as time. Run or jog for as long as you can and build up from there. You can even walk a little to catch your breath, and run some more, then gradually eliminate the walking.
If you are running in or around a park, your best bet to estimate distance is to get a pedometer. If you don't want to do that, you can use your car's odometer to measure out a known distance and see how long it takes you to walk this distance, then compare it to the distance walking in the park.
2006-09-12 11:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by strider89406 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the local park management or city parks department about the length of running trails. For your neighborhood runs drive over the exact course and use the car's odometer to get a fairly accurate measurement.
The best running season depends on personal tastes, as you do more running you'll know what I mean. I've been quite comfortable in the Thanksgiving day run at 30 degrees F, as well as a light drizzle in 40 degrees as well as a clear fall evening with a setting sun and 60 degree temps.....so it can vary.
Good luck and be consistent with your running, that's most important.
2006-09-12 11:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by Robert b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The calorie difference really is minimal compared to how much you are burning by running, so its not necessary to schedule your running by season.
I would say to do it in moderately cool weather simply so you do not dehydrate or have heat stroke.
As for how to gauge a mile - walk the route you plan to run, and count your steps. Measure the average length of your steps, and figure out how many times that fits in to a mile.
For example: Your step is 1.5 feet. A mile is 5,280 feet. Do the math cuz I hate math =P
2006-09-12 11:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Godslayer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, in the winter the whether is colder and it takes longer to warm up your body so in that respect it would be better. On the other hand,I'd stick with the less traveled back roads. In the winter I'd worry more about cars skidding off the ice and into ME!
But experts do say that running/walking in the winter burns more calories as it takes longer for your body to warm up
2006-09-12 11:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by helpme1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
moderate weather, spring/fall is best. In the summer time, if it's hot, you can get heat exhaustion. In winter, if it's too cold, you can literally freeze your lungs.
2006-09-12 11:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by oldman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fall & winter are much better....
Spring is ok..unless you have pollen "issues", like myself.
Summer is way toooooo hot unless you wanna take water or a
sports drink with you.
I'd prefer the fall.
2006-09-12 11:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its better to run in spring but if you run into summer thats still good
2006-09-12 11:45:39 · answer #7 · answered by luvpurpleprinces 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋