Im think about running a mile a day but i dont know how to figure out if I ran a mile
in denver i could figure it out cause 4 blocks or something was a mile
but now idk because tx blocks are diffrent sizes
2007-03-29 11:01:02 · 19 answers · asked by prnszcrtny 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Alternative ➔ Other - Alternative
why stop at a mile? thats a nice round number to start at, but try to increase your mileage weekly (slowly for beginner) until you are running for at least 30 minutes a day
2007-03-29 18:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by claytr0n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Velocity=Distance/Time
If you know about how fast your jogging - say 6 miles per hour, it will take you 10 minutes to run a mile. Run a treadmill and figure out how fast you would run outside on average. If it's like 9 miles per hour, then divide 1 mile/ 9mph and convert to minutes. You get 6 minutes and 40 seconds. So just keep a stop watch with you and then you can figure out how long it will take you to run a mile at a given jogging pace. You could also just get a pedometer, it will tell you how far to go and it cost about $5 and there's no math required. You could also try a tape measure, just kidding. Hope this helps.
2007-03-29 14:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by C_Rock136 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as a serious runner i have a few ideas. Pedometers are only accurate for even strides which street running rarely provides. besides i hate wearing them.
go low tech.
get a street map and a piece of string. put string along path run. then lay it against the scale bar on the map. surprisingly very accurate.
but don't worry about distance, try time as a guide. Run out for half your allotted time then turn back. As you get better you will get further before turning. Also keeps you honest, cant short cut home.
Think of me on Sunday. 15.2 km Run 4 the kids, Melbourne, Australia. Smile when you run - its free.
2007-03-29 22:56:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easiest way is to wear a pedomoter on your belt. Otehr than that, you can figure your running stride is about 3 feet long, and if youdivide a mile (5,280 feet) by three, then every 1,760 strides is a mile. Get the pedometer.
2007-03-30 07:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to run just a mile, then you don't need to go out,
There are some indoor machines..
I walk (actually i jog) 2 miles up and 2 miles down :)
Totally 4 miles..
2007-03-29 23:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by Satrohraj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out your stride while running. Divide 5280 by this length in feet and you'll have the number of steps you need to take to reach 1 mile. Then you can either count your steps or just use a pedometer.
2007-03-29 17:43:46 · answer #6 · answered by stickymongoose 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can't measure a distance to run, run on time. Say you like to be on the road for 20min then run 8min out then turn around and run back (the fitter you get the closer to 10min before turning you can go) This way you also give yourself a challenge because you can also see you're progress as you increase the distance before you turn.
2007-03-29 22:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by Danie J 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Jared. You could just figure out a 1/2 mile from your house and run there and back, which is 1 mile.
2007-03-29 11:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by Shanahan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
measure the distance
1. Use a car's odometer.
2. Use a bicycle computer. This works best for paths that can't be measured with car. Bicycle computers have an odometer.
3. measure your walking pace against a measured mile. Measure a mile with a car, mark it, then walk it and count your paces.
2007-03-29 11:20:32 · answer #9 · answered by les 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to the nearest football field and measure out your pace to 100 yards, then run the corresponding distance for your mile as done with your pace count
2007-03-29 14:08:57 · answer #10 · answered by sofmatty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋