Training for track..?

Question

Ok, well track starts in a just about a week.
I'm a freshman in high school.

I ran the mile last year, unimpressively at 7:20.
but, that was completely out of shape..

I just finished out my basketball season, although I'm still not in too much shape.

I'm still not quite sure about my running events. Most likely, I'll do around 400, 800, or possibly mile - but I do have decent speed, so even 200 could be added, but that's unlikely.
and I must say, I haven't quite done all the running I should.

I've worked out slightly, but stretching and doing some crunches, running stairs, jogging about half a mile every other couple days. I'm afraid I'm going to improperly train, but I'd like to succeed in track.

Any suggestions?

Also - are there eating suggestions?
I've been trying to lower intaking on sodas and stuff, but with flavored water?

thanks, guys.
hopefully you have some tips!

-Olivia.24.

Answer 1

Olivia,

I'd try to increase your runs from 1/2 mile to 2-3 miles over the next month or two. That will help you in the 400, 800 & mile. I'd also try to get to the track once a week (or treadmill) to do some 200m & 400m intervals. Start off with just 3...work up to 5 in the next month. These will help you get stronger...start now and you'll gradually get faster & faster.

As for the eating, I would just keep it up with cutting back on soda, and sugary foods. Drink plenty of water. Best of luck!

- Mike

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Answer 2

ok, well i've been doing track and cross country for a while now, and some of the things i do to condition and improve for meets are some of these:

*jog about a mile and a half each day-you don't have to beat any records or go fast at all as long as you're running...keep a steady pace

*write down your previous running records and each time you run, try to beat your score-set goals for yourself so you have something to aim for

*maintain a healthy diet...try to eat mostly carbs before races...it helps you not to get cramps and gives you energy

*don't drink gatorade until AFTER the race...that slows you down and drains your energy

*drink plenty of water all the time

...i hope i was able to help you, good luck!! <3 xox

Answer 3

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Answer 4

depending on wat races you are doing you have to train for them, it looks like ur a distance person so ur gonna run some longer distances, but you dont want to run them jogging cuz that wont help you at all, but if u are just starting then u should increase the pace as you run more,and keep increasing the speed, and then you can increase distance too, either one will work as long as you are getting more stamina and are improving on your events

Answer 5

I suggest you do a lot of hills, and stairs. Also drink protein shakes before and after running.