Since it's the winter I have to run by myself, but I have a problem, I cant run fast(I'm 12 and I run a hilly course in 19 min)
What is the best running form?
And what training should I do to get faster and help my heart?
Help!
2006-12-06 09:19:10 · 8 answers · asked by Kitty Wow 3 in Sports ➔ Running
btw im in 7th grade, and I did xc this year, but I kinda didnt run so I'm back at the beginning nearly
2006-12-06 11:26:57 · update #1
oh 19 minutes for 2 miles
Thats not fast :)
2006-12-07 08:24:35 · update #2
You might not want to hear this but at 12 years old the best thing you can do is build up your base mileage. You're a little young for weight training or indoor workouts. (I assume winter means snow where you live) Just keep running and adding up the miles. I coach HS CC and our athletes put in up to 50 miles a week during the summer and about 35 - 40 during the winter. You should start small, maybe 10 or 12 miles a week and move up from there.
2006-12-06 10:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by ncaachamp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow that scared me for a second! a twelve year old running a 19 min 5k is crazy! 19 min for 2 mile isn't very fast, but you'll get faster when you get older. Try running 3 miles a day, 6 days a week and add a mile every 3-weeks is a very basic endurance building program.
2006-12-08 01:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by Corry M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run a 5k (3.125 miles) in 19 min 30 sec and i started 3 months earlier at 28 min and all i did to get faster is run miles that is all it takes is miles and miles and more miles. I run with a guy on my xc team who runs a 5k in 15 min 45 sec, and all he does is run and run. run 5 days a week have a hard run then a easy run then a medium run then easy then end with a hard good run. tust me it will work.
2006-12-08 22:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Lightbulb without a cause! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in CC right now. Our school just won district. The best thing to do is practice!!!! u also have to have a love for the sport. u have to be very determined to improve and run faster. Speed is hard to attain, but u can do it! u have a long time to get better
2006-12-06 18:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ninja Jr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Day1. Run for 30 minutes and walk 10 mins. Record how far you run (i.e. number of laps or blocks).
Day2. Do some exercise in the gym.
Repeat a few times and than increase your run time.
good luck to you.
2006-12-06 19:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by RunSueRun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i did cc this year and i personally think i did good i got 2 medals and i'm in 7th grade for a cc runner i don't do a very good mile tim emy beat is 6:50 so yeah
2006-12-07 22:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
run in the nude and I bet you will have your fastest time yet
2006-12-08 11:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by david s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oops sorry about that, i thought you meant for a 5k!
2006-12-06 21:11:23 · answer #8 · answered by lalalicious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋