Alright, I've probably done all I can to do improve my times by running. I check out magazines and read running articiles about what the best work-out is. However, I ways that will improve my speed. For example, any foods I should eat, weight work outs, etc. It's just that there's only so much running you can do in one day, and you need to resort to other things to improve your times to as fast as they can be.
2006-12-10 18:03:16 · 16 answers · asked by SuperImmortalKing 3 in Sports ➔ Running
Try drills that emphasize quick feet and plyometrics. Those drills ect. will improve your pure sprint speed, as well as overall strength. Also get your upper body in shape whether its just push ups and situps or weights. Don't forget about strengthing your back. If you can add upperbody strenght without adding much bulk your running economy and comfort will greatly improve.
2006-12-13 08:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by Gar2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of running do you do? If you do any track type things, DO NOT USE ANKLE WEIGHTS! They totally mess up your form even if it doesn't feel like it when you're using them. If you have a membership to a gym, get a training session and make sure the trainer knows what you are training for. Also, a lot of gyms have a lot of athletic performance classes. I would get into one. I took an athletic performance enhancement class at the same time I was doing a boot camp style class and doing twice a day swim sessions before track. I ended up with a double ear infection that caused me to miss most of the season, but at districts I had amazing runs especially after coming off 2 weeks of not even getting out of bed and only having 3 days of practice. So some classes and weights would most likely help if you aren't already!
2006-12-10 19:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. How bout running in the early morning. The only people out then are on their way to work or walking their dogs or running. It's the best time to run cause it's cool out and the air is the cleanest. 2. You could also go to the library and get an exercise book. There are a ton of good books that have exercises you can do in the privacy of your living room and with little to no equipment. 3. There are also a ton of exercise DVDs at the library. These DVDs are designed to give you an aerobic workout in the privacy of your living room - and most of them are fun and set to energizing music. Pick one of these three options. or better yet, do all three. The most important thing and hardest thing is to start. Our brains are capable of making any number of excuses. but once you get started the excuses seem to melt away.
2016-03-29 02:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you mean by "besides running." Do you mean just running on a level surface, or are you also including other types of running.
I was tempted to just pass on this question, but also felt that wouldn't be nice because my response might be something of value that you haven't heard about yet.
So here goes, whether you appreciate it or not. I read sometime ago that running downhill improves the length of your stride or gait. In other words each step covers more ground because you tend to step out further when running downhill, so your speed increases as a result. The habit of steping out further that you learn while running downhill tends to stay with you when you return to running on a level surface, and you are faster as a result.
2006-12-10 18:15:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
weight training that targets specific areas of your body's core (upper body, abs, etc.) and also your legs and upper body (bench press, pullups, butterfly presses etc.) Improving your diet is a big thing, though many of the good runners i know have absolutely attrocious eating habits (lol). Running however, has no real substitute, and all of it doesnt have to be "track work," road works as well, esp if your a mid distance to disntance runner (hill workouts, long distncae runs of 5+ miles etc.) then again, you could take the easy way out and nab some creatine.
2006-12-11 13:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by k soni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is simple gold for you...Work on your techniques, make sure you practice "over steeping" you will have to run to get faster. after you stretched and warmed up, do a couple of laps and every other 40 yards you have to sprint as fast as you can, and I mean as fast as you can, do that depending on your physical condition and you will see the difference very soon.
2006-12-11 08:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have tried lots of things, the only other thing I can think of is hiring a coach, have him evaluate your form and give you some specific exercises to strengthen your weak spots.
Oh don't use ankle weights, they will really mess you up!
2006-12-11 01:46:36 · answer #7 · answered by Merrily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One may improve how fast he/she runs by pumping ones arms from your cheek (on your face) to your butt cheek....although this sounds irrational it is proven to help. The pumping and swinging motion helps to catch wind.
2006-12-13 09:51:22 · answer #8 · answered by memtiger53 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going on the treadmill and every few minutes increase your speed.
2006-12-10 18:12:10 · answer #9 · answered by †ღ†Jules†ღ† 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Running what? distance/mid distance/sprinting? I think you need to much more clear to get definite answers to your question.
2006-12-11 01:42:53 · answer #10 · answered by moglie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋