I need to run 1.5 miles in 11 minutes. What is the best way to train for this?

Question

I have never been very athletic, but I need to do this to pass some tests that I will be taking. I have been running 3 minutes then walking 3 minutes for about 21 minutes but I don't seem to notice much progress. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Well, the all time best way to train for it is working up to your goal! Start out slow, then get faster the next time. Short and simple- but so helpful! Good luck with the tests!

Answer 2

try jogging the whole way or do ladder exercises...run a 400 speed walk a one hundred run a 600 hundred walk a 200 run a 800 walk a 200 and soo on remeber to warm down to so run or jog a 400 at the end...or run a 400 break run a 800 break and so onor try jogging some place thats about a mile or a mile and a half that makes the jog more fun...also try just jogginf for 7 minutes straight and then each day increase the minutes....i think u need to build up your stamina...i have not been too athletic either but ive gone from running a 930 mile to running a 627 and thats without much training i believe if i train every day or every other i could run a 600 or in the high fives ...you also needto push yourself ...your not gonna get better id you don't push yourself and say i can do it its just a little while longer...running three minutes is not enough to build up stamina..also when training it helps to run more than the distance to build up your stamina like say 3 or four miles but start off short so you don't end up killing yourself

Answer 3

Try some hills. Find a good steep-ish hill that takes you about 45 seconds to run up (this is about the steepness you want: http://www.runnersworkshop.com/photogallery/girlsrunning2.JPG).

Jog and walk for 5-10 minutes as a warm-up, then jog up the hill three times ... walk or jog down, but let your heart rate come down a bit between each "up" session.

Wait a week and repeat, but this time do the hill 4 times. Keep increasing 1 hill per week.

After 2-3 weeks, you should feel more of a bounce in your step. When you're comfortable, try bounding up the hill a bit ... bounce off your toes and feel your calves push you up.

This is weight training for runners and it makes you faster. It also makes running more fun, as you tend to "float" at bit more as you jog.

Also, put some variety into your training. Try running for 6 minutes straight ... but then finish right there and hit the shower. Another day, try going for 35 minutes, but with lots of walking breaks.

Answer 4

This is dependent upon your present bodily situation, but when you are in well wellbeing, sure -- you'll be able to do it. Think of it this manner: for those who *stroll* at three mph, you might quilt a mile in 20 mins. To make it in simply over part that point, you have got to reap an common pace of approximately simply over five mph. If you may have entry to treadmill, set it to five mph to look what that sort of speed is like -- it is undoubtedly quicker than a stroll, however no longer a lot more than a jog. Remember that marathon runners can common *five* mins miles for 26 miles in a row! Four weeks must be lots of time -- once more, assuming your wellbeing is well! Also, your technique is best.

Answer 5

Try to run 3 miles in 45 minutes. If you get that down, shortening the distance and picking up the speed will be easy.

Military test?

Answer 6

every day try to run 2 miles in that time that is a good whey to run 1.5 miles in 11 minutes because if you can run 2 miles in 11 minutes you can run 1.5 miles in 11 minutes

Answer 7

do whatever everybody just answered...but also DIET! I've seen alot of improvement in my running time when i changed my diet. Lots of fiber, protein, and healthy food gives you more energy (positive one)...not sugar, candy, etc. Get rid of that.

Also, do alot of running in the morning...that's the hardest time to do running and it'll train you to do better when u do your test. Why? Look at snowboarding for example...i learned how to snowboard on black diamond right away cuz when i go back to the beginner's slope...it's a piece of cake. =) So why not run during the hardest time of hte day, it'll make yoru 1.5 miles like nothing.

Answer 8

Practice running 1.5 miles in 11 minutes or less.

Answer 9

Practice running the whole distance without stopping. If you feel like you need to stop, keep running until you HAVE to stop. Tomorrow, be sure you run further than this before you let yourself stop. Keep pushing the "have to stop" point further and further. You'll get there soon.

Answer 10

by "never been very athletic" does this mean you are overweight?