how come im not getting a faster mile time and my conditioning is still bad?
2007-03-08 14:44:32 · 13 answers · asked by big e 2 in Sports ➔ Running
If your goal is to run the fastest mile that you can run, running longer distances is not the answer. Two miles at a time should be the maximum.
Remember, your goal is to run fast. The only way to do that is to train yourself to run fast. Absent from your workout is probably speed training. Basically, you run as fast as you can for about one minute, walk for a minute, run again as fast you can for another minute, and so forth. (fast-slow-fast-slow-etc.) The goal is to continue the run for the entire one minute at the same pace. It's hard at first, especially on your lungs, but that will go away with practice. Once a week or so should do it.
Also, during your regular runs, if you feel a sudden urge (or "surge") to run a bit faster, go for it. It will make you feel better, and you'll increase your overall speed also.
Finally, doing calf and quad exercises in the gym, working on a stationary bike, and other cross-training exercises will help, especially with avoiding injuries.
Good luck.
2007-03-08 16:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to run faster in order to get fast. Does this sound crazy? Not really. Here is the rule -- always run at record (for you) pace. Take your best 2 mile time and divide it by 8. You now have your 2 mile pace for each quarter mile that you run. Shave some time off that and go out and run it. Rest and then run it again. Put 2 of these together and you have a new half mile time. Mix up your training for example sometimes run a bunch of quarters or some quarters and a half or 2 or 3 halfs. The point is always run at record pace to get fast. I've developed some great runners using this technique including a national champion. I specialize in sprinting where this rule of always running fast is even more important. Many people mix up endurance with speed endurance. To get fast for sprinting you need to make use of all the fast twitch capability that you have. This id done by recruiting your fast twitch fibers through strength building, plyometrics and speed drills. For more help go to sullivanspeed.com.
2007-03-09 11:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by sullivanspeed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a coach or training program designed to increase speed. You will have to do more/different distances and drills in order to see a difference. It is very easy for runners to plateau (hit a flat spot) and not see a time difference if you don't consistently stay on top of your workouts. However, you may just not be able to go any faster. As a seasoned triathlete I have come to accept that I cannot physically break a 9:00 minute mile. I've been running all distances for YEARS, from 100-meters to marathons, and I still can't break the 9:00. But that's cool with me, running isn't my favorite discipline anyways.
Good luck!!!
2007-03-09 10:28:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get fast, you have to practice running fast. Mix in some speedwork with the longer runs. Try taking a day off every week and doing sprints like 200's or 400 meters a couple times a week. After a couple weeks of getting used to running faster, your mile time should start to come down.
2007-03-09 12:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Running 2 miles everyday is great. At some point you built yourself up to the level where you could run 2 miles. That stress combined with rest made you stronger. If you stick with the same workout, you're not stressing your body so it has no reason to build up any additional strength. If you gradually add some distance, speed, and hills to your workout you'll get faster, stronger, and have more stamina. Check out the link below for more details. Best of luck...and keep up the running!
- Mike
2007-03-09 19:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to run more than two miles, plus you need to do some speed drills as well. By running 3 or 4 miles a day and doing some sprints, running a mile will be a breeze.
2007-03-08 22:51:04 · answer #6 · answered by overfed longhaired leaping gnome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to run farther. Run like 5 miles. At least one day per week, do a hill workout, this will help with endurance. Also run with someone slightly faster than you. You should also do sit-ups and push-ups. http://www.runnersworld.com/topic/0,7122,s6-238-267-0-0,00.html
This link has some good training tips.
2007-03-09 21:42:57 · answer #7 · answered by CS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about run long distance like 5 mile everyday. It'll help you gather leg strength.
2007-03-08 23:38:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you're running to slow. Studies have shown that the faster you run, the quicker your time will be.
2007-03-09 01:12:47 · answer #9 · answered by Blue M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprint!
2007-03-09 15:23:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋