I'm trying out for soccer, and I don't know if I can do 2 miles in 12 minutes, because that's a requirement for the team. I haven't ran much because of the weather and no where to run round here, but does anyone have any tips for running 2 miles in 12 minutes and running in the cold??? Anything like nutrition, speed, or whatever you have. Thanks!
2007-01-09 14:44:17 · 16 answers · asked by Wanna Know 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
Well I got a pretty ok sprint, but I can do about 6.5 or 7 minutes per mile, so i just gotta go all out, plus the try outs are 3 days in a row, and all we are doing is conditioning trials.
2007-01-09 14:54:42 · update #1
Okay, I'm on the track team.
Best mile runner on track is 4 minutes per mile. Assume you get tired for the second mile. Therefore second mile should be 6-7 minutes. As a result, you get 10-11 minutes for two miles. That's for track team. For soccer you need 12 minutes. First of all, GET RUNNING SHOES. Running shoes cushion your feet at the right spots and can save your time. It also alleviates some of the pain. It's best to get spikes on your running shoes to increase you speed. I recommend AirMax 360's. Although $160, they are really nice and worth it (they don't have spikes though). Secondly, you should run in an indoor track or gym when weather does not permit. In fact, you could go to a gym and use their treadmills. As for nutrition, you should stay low on fats and sugars (obviously). You want to have minimal weight and be powered for running 2 miles. I recommend fruits and vegetables. Additionally, if you can find it, buy Joint Juice. It lubricates your joints, helping you on your 2 mile run. Lastly, drink some fluids before you run. You don't want to carry a water bottle with you on a 2 mile run, it'll weigh you down. Also, be sure you warm up and stretch before running to avoid cramps. Skipping is a really good warmup for me and I do it all the time on track.
If you really can't find a gym or indoor track, find a place with stairs. Then do this drill:
1. Walk up three stairs at a time with your hands behind your back. Try to use as little upper body as possible and use more of your lower body.
2. Jump up 3 stairs at a time. You may use your upper body to swing this time.
3. Jump up one stair at a time (bunny hops).
4. Jump up 3 stairs with one leg and alternate legs.
And of course, always work on your core body. Do crunches, push-ups, and jumping jacks especially. Jumping jacks help your cardio.
Also, never give up. If you cannot run 2 miles without getting tired, then fun 1 mile first. Then start walking 2 miles. Then advance to running 2 miles with a bit of fatigue. Remember, break your training into small steps.
ALSO, VERY IMPORTANT, breathe with your mouth and not your nose. If you inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth, you will not obtain enough oxygen to run. As a result, your performance will wain and you will get cramps. Even though breathing through your mouth makes your mouth dry, try to ignore the dryness. Also, after running 2 miles, DON'T sit down right away. Walk a bit until your pulse becomes normal, then sit down. If you sit down right away, expect cramps very soon. Leg cramps suck.
2007-01-09 14:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by FoBuLouS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-13 06:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try going on and off steps, work the legs out or job in place for 5-6 min. to warm up, if your gunna do 2 miles i would be active eat healthy drink ALOT of water, well just plenty to keep you not dehydrated, i ran 1 mile in like 6min. so just keep a good steady pace and dont give up, also you may wanna eat fruits and vegetables often, cut junkfood and soda etc. im running better than i did before since i quit junkfood and soda so yea just keep it up
2007-01-09 14:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Rowell C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm very good at running, eat a salad before hand. After each 2 min. slow down a little, then sprint for the next 3 min.
2007-01-09 14:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by nikkecola17 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Start out slow and build up to the distance.. You really want some good running shoes. I have two sons.. One runs long distance and the other is a sprinter. He can't keep up over 3 miles with us.. but we can't keep up to him in the 100 meters either. lol.. Good luck...
2007-01-09 14:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not a long distance, if i can run 1.6 miles in 6 minutes, u can also run 2 miles in 12 minutes. keep trying to run fast.
2007-01-09 14:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by rishi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some decent shoes, and get out there. In cold weather try to breath in through your nose out through your mouth. A face mask helps in really cold weather.
2007-01-09 14:52:21 · answer #7 · answered by Rockvillerich 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its not realli up to us to answer that, its just up to ur cardiovascular endurance, all i can say is....eat spagetti a day before? if u have a mile time of around 6 mins or under, u can get pretty close
2007-01-09 14:50:07 · answer #8 · answered by Chestudent 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hell, I cant run 2 miles in 2 days!
dont worry you'll do fine. Practice of course.
2007-01-09 14:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by nerveserver 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
run one mile in six minute and the second in six minute and and you will have the 2 miles in 12 minutes.
2007-01-09 14:50:21 · answer #10 · answered by bettys 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋