I am a slow runner but I want to compete. Please help.
2007-02-28 12:33:49 · 7 answers · asked by actionman793 2 in Sports ➔ Running
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
2007-02-28 13:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Surfergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loss weight and been fit can help
And doing gym weights
and treadmill
but some times you just have to face the truth that you are
not a runner.
don't worry about been a slow runner
I am a very slow runner
loss running races to a five year old
2007-03-01 16:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by jobees 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good news...the great thing about running is that with hard work you will improve. Now on to the "hard work"....
Running improvement takes a gradual increase in stress, followed by rest. Take your longest run in the past 3 weeks, add a mile and run that distance this weekend. If you're just starting out, try the 10-week schedule below to get started.
You'll want to gradually add some hills and speed in after you build a good foundation of weekly mileage. Check out the tips page & running performance page below.
Take your time and keep working at it...you will get better. Best of luck!
- Mike
2007-02-28 21:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are really determined in Running faster, i would suggest you either go to the Gym, And run on a treadmill, Or run a mile a day, Your body will get use to runing, And improve, If your overweight i would suggest the same thing to loose weight, IF you are overweight getting skinnier will make you alot faster!
2007-02-28 20:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we would run in track at school we would do sprints in between just regular jogging.
2007-02-28 20:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by SUNNY D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that if you wear weights and make yourself slower while running, it helps
2007-02-28 20:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by Cole G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to build up your calfs.
2007-02-28 20:38:48 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋