Im a college athlete who needs to trim about 2 mins off my 2 mile time by the end of august.... I need to be able to run a 13:45 and really havent been running that much at all this summer. I'm 6'9 235lb and really dislike running distances, but i know ill need to....does anyone have any ideas as to what programs i can do to achieve my goal....im free pretty much the next 3 weeks so il have time to do it... thanks
2007-08-06 08:58:56 · 7 answers · asked by sickofthissite 2 in Sports ➔ Running
3 weeks is a very limited time frame to try and trim of 2 minutes, especially since you haven't been running a lot this summer. However, if you are very dedicated and really focus then you are still very capable of running a least 1 minute faster. Gradually ease into long runs-- 5 to 8 this week, 7 to 10 next week, so on. Use a watch and time some of your runs. Then repeat the same run next week and try to lower your time by a few minutes. You need to build up a strong base in the next few weeks, but also get in some speed work. If you can, run some 200m strides at a track or a local park. This will help you on your finishing kick.
Work hard and best of luck!
2007-08-06 11:16:25 · answer #1 · answered by runnr.grl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a runner I strongly recommend:
www.runnersworld.com
Has GREAT training plans, articles, stretching ideas, fitness tips, race tips, and anything you can think of. I love the magazine. They also have ways to motivate yourself and love running.
And:
www.running2win.com
Will help you track how much you run so you can see your improvements!
You can customize your training plan for a mile but that can easily help chip off time for your two mile. With Runner's World, you tell them your goals, for example what time you want to run your event in, they give you a great plan!
Good luck [:
2007-08-06 12:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Chelsea the Trackie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep working on your stamina and on pacing your splits. Make each lap as fast as you can without burning out before the end. It just takes dedication. Another thing that might help is working on excercizes to improve your stride. Polymetrics help with that. My speed increased by a lot once my stride had opened up, so it should work with you. Your height can be an advantage if your stride matches it.
2007-08-06 09:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by sargeantb2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What sport are you in that only requires you to run 2 miles in 11:45? That time is very pedestrian in high school, let alone college.
2007-08-06 09:03:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
YOu're setting yourself up for injury.
How much do you run regularly now?
What is your monthly mileage?
What's your goal? Football or track?
2007-08-06 12:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start off jogging 1 day speed the next
it is going to be really hard
2007-08-06 09:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by bkbarile 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe try to run some cross country trails.
2007-08-06 09:06:39 · answer #7 · answered by PiperHalliwell 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋