I need to be able to run 1.5 miles in about 10min, but can barely run 1mile without gasping. This needs to be done in 3weeks... is it possible? I am really fit in the weight lifting department, but want to be able to do this. what can i do to improve my distance and time?
2007-02-14 18:17:15 · 6 answers · asked by hypno_tise 1 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
For the track team to make us better runners we would have to spring the long and jog the curves of a track. I highly reccomend that my mile time was down to 6.5 try that and you need to push ur self but when you get tired DONT STOP it will just be harder to start again KEEP GOING EVEN IF IT IS ONLY A JOG good luck!!! Running is hard.
2007-02-14 18:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by britt w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ten minutes? I run 3 times that in 25 minutes... Okay, lets see here... What you need to do is some extensive training. You have to keep running. Also, you can work on your leg muscles when weight lifting. But you have to increase the amont you put in to your activity. If you are running, push your self faster every day. It's gonna hurt, alot, but stay it. You have to keep conditioning your self for this run. Push hard, push strong, and don't give up. Get with some one that wont let you stop, even if you are gasping for air. Never stop the entire mile and a half. Stoping does nothing for you. The only way to get over gasping for air, is to tackle it head on. Try diffrent breathing methods. Breath steadly and calmly the intire run...
2007-02-15 08:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by gjerstadkid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilates.. that's a good first step for toning your core strength. As for running training, do intervals... start out with a 2.5 mile circuit... run 1 mile really really easy, then a half mile at pace (in 3 minutes) then a really easy 1 mile to warm down.
Do that 3 times in one week, then step it up to 1 mile in the middle for a week, then step that up to 1.5 miles...
Also, somewhere in there do some very short very fast runs... like 10 x a quarter mile, at full pace, with 1 minutes rest in between each one. You need to teach your body to run at that pace, and the fitness should look after itself.
2007-02-14 18:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by JT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you put this in swimming and diving I would suggest swimming. Sounds like the muscle endurance isn't really the issue or the speed....you are running out of steam too quick. Swimming is great cardio and will also force you to control your breathing...this coupled with some moderate speed long distance running and you should have no problem
2007-02-15 03:51:28 · answer #4 · answered by Gonzo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep on running and you'll surely be able to build your stamina and speed. Set a goal each time you run, whether be it a certain distance or time limit. When you achieve that goal try and improve on it the next time you run. Remember that anything can be achieved through constant practice.
2007-02-14 18:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by bundini 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Speed comes from your core, so build up your abdominal muscles and lower back muscles.
2007-02-14 18:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by Smoothness 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋