Need running tips.?

Question

I have to run a mile and a half. Got any good tips? I have to run it in less than 14 minutes. Breathing, pace, arm placement, etc.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

14 minutes for a mile and a half isnt that bad. You wont need to run hard, just a solid jog. stretch before you run!

Pace - from the start, try to run the fastest pace you can without breathing hard. You dont want to waste all your energy right away. If you can talk, you're OK. If find that this isnt fast enough, you can push it. When you get near the end, pick up the pace, until you are at an all out sprint for the last 200 yards.

Breathing - in through your nose, out through your mouth. Try to keep your breathing long and steady. In for 4 steps, out for 4 steps.

Arms and form - think 'loose'. Just let your arms hang in front of you, you wont need to pump them like a sprinter. Think about taking long strides, with your heel hitting the ground first then rolling through your foot and pushing off with your toes.

Answer 2

A 14-minute mile and a half is a 9:20 / mile pace. If you have access to a treadmill, try running at that pace...starting with a 1/2 mile and then building up to the full mile and a half. Do these "time trials" once a week. Try running for 20-30 minutes 2-3 days of the week - just a nice comfortable pace. If you're just starting out, try the links below for tips & encouragement. Best of luck!

- Mike

Answer 3

I ran a mile and a half in 12 min. And I'm not a very fast person. It's ok but 14 min isn't that bad especially if your running on a track. Just remember to breathe through you nose and out through your mouth. Eventually you legs will get synchronized too. If you allowed to listen to music then I would do that. It helps get you mind off of running. Also if you run with people then pace yourself off of a person who's a little faster then you but not beating you by 2 min every time you run.

Every good athlete has to start somewhere and practice a lot. Like they say, practice makes perfect! :)

Answer 4

We walk and average of 3 to 4 miles per hr. At 4 miles per hr. walking, you can do a mile in 15 minutes. Pace yourself at the 6 miles per hr. rate, 1 mile every 10 minutes and you should make it OK.

If you are really over weight that changes everything, especially if you are really out of condition. Who is making you do this and why? If you are overweight, see a doctor first. It is possible to have a heart attack. Be careful.

When I ran I used to hold my arms very relaxed and breath in and out with my strides. I exhaled when my feet hit the ground. The jarring helps me exhale the air, took less energy that way. I stayed on the balls of my feet falling slightly froward all the time. That way gravity helped me to move, All I had to do was pick up my feet. The conventional wisdom is to run heel toe. Never worked for me.
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I was always good at running and I hated it.

Answer 5

other answers have valid info., however long strides can promote fatigue. Your better off with a natural stride length.
As sugested stay loose, relaxed and breath.
If you have time mark the distance in your car, start by walking
at high effort to get familiar with the distance.
Start getting good rest 7-8 hours of sleep, eat well, a good balance of proteins, fats and carbs. 40/30/30 is best for balanced health.

Answer 6

14 mins for mile and a half ? not bad should aim for about 6 mins a mile... for 2 miles :) have a rest and repeat. that should be 4 miles a day is good running habit to get into... if u want to burn fat then go on a bike for 40 mins non stop after running....

run on grass if posible, or sand or cross country, itputs more strains on ur muscle and less strain on ur knees compare to road and concrete or treadmills...

Answer 7

look forward, let your hips be pulled forward, breathe in and out, slow steady pace, and sprint at end