Hey, i 'm 13, i play lacrosse and my coach is always going on about me starting to run so i decided i would give it ago, past 2 nites ive ran round my (not in america but its like a block) my dad measured the distance in his car its 0.8miles, thats like.. 1.3k i think?, but i run that each night, im thinking of doing it every week day and rest on weekends, on wich i have lacrosse. i clock in at abour 4m a week, would any say thats good for a begginer, im a pritty big guy. and any advice anyone has to offer would be muchly appreaciated.
sorry its kind of long
2007-08-06 12:14:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
Start small and build your way up, partner. I began about five weeks ago too, running on my treadmill at only 4mph setting, and have slowly built myself up to doing it at 6mph for 1/2 an hour. I did it every day, and still do. It is okay to do it once or twice a day just be sure to stretch b4 and after. Good Luck
2007-08-06 12:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Couch-to-5k running plan is a good plan to get non-runners into running. You can find details about it at http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml.
And for inspiration for the beginning runner, check out http://www.johnbingham.com/. "Once an overweight couch potato with a glut of bad habits, including smoking and drinking, at the age of 43 Bingham looked mid-life in the face—and started running. Since then, he has completed 40 marathons and hundreds of 5K and 10K races—and developed a whole new outlook." "Through his popular monthly column in Runner's World magazine, his break-through first book "The Courage to Start" and his best selling "No Need for Speed", John "the Penguin" Bingham has inspired hundreds of thousands of men and women to run for fun, fitness, and self-affirmation."
2007-08-06 19:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by abzolut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on everything you've told us, You are following a perfect plan. Just keep doing what you're doing, you'll find your recovery time in lacrosse will get better and you'll have more energy and endurance.
Good Luck
2007-08-06 19:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here a good training program.It has speed work include.This will come in handy, playing lacrosse.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_4/142.shtml
2007-08-06 19:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by hilltopper495 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋