Right now i can run my 2 miles in 14 mins. What would be the fastest way to improve?
2007-06-20 11:06:43 · 9 answers · asked by GuitarHero018 1 in Sports ➔ Running
I need to be able to run 2 miles in under 12 mins to make the varsity team this year. Tryouts are in about 7 weeks. Right now i can run my 2 miles in 14 mins. Any tips on how to improve.
2007-06-20 11:28:57 · update #1
Run 400s in 65 seconds or less. Do 10 on days when you do this. Also do ladders 400, 800, 1200, mile, and back down. A couple of times a week do a long run and rest at least one day per week.
2007-06-20 11:11:28 · answer #1 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep running. 7 weeks is a real push for shaving 2 minutes off a 2 mile time. So train A LOT! Running as much as possible is the only way to build stamina. Work on speed too. Leg strength, the whole deal. It's gonna be tough but with a good honest effort, you can do it
2007-06-20 14:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run the first mile in 5:59. Run the second in 6:00. Just kidding. Do 400's, 800's and 1600's on the track all at 6 minute mile pace. jog 400 meters after each one. This will get your body comfortable to running 6 minute miles. Also do tempo runs. Example: a 6 mile run run the first two relaxed then run the middle two at a fast tempo. Run the last two relaxed again.
2007-06-20 12:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by BF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, how old are you? How tall? What is your build? HOW MUCH TIME CAN YOU INVEST PER-DAY? I ran 4:04 at age 19. I was running 32 miles a day for a 1500m race. I ran 8:53 two mile at age 21 for the U.S. Army. You need to pound the miles now. You have to run twice a day at least 10 miles in the morning and 3 miles at night plus 200m x 10, sprints every day.
2007-06-20 12:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by jaime l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it mostly depends on the course u r running in. U divided into parts like one part u will jog and the other part u sprint and just keep doing it over and over again.
2007-06-20 11:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could probly do that, but keep practicing and if your side starts to hurt, press on it for about 30 sec.
2007-06-20 11:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by congress sux 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
breathing, keeping your back straight, and keep those knees up to lenghten your stride. I guess likie forrest gump?
2007-06-20 11:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by dvs2920 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go pick a fight with a street gang.
2007-06-20 13:01:13 · answer #8 · answered by wayniepoo62 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go fast! or run everyday! it really shows a difference!
2007-06-20 12:17:29 · answer #9 · answered by ddcgdancer23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋