2007-08-22 12:57:44 · 8 answers · asked by Jim B 2 in Sports ➔ Running
most people will tell you to start off slow and work your way up, sure it will work but not as fast. i always kept training by running it or running more then five 5k. every time i ran more i always got sore legs, and blisters. long story short: it really sucked. but then i realised something: if i wanted to be able to keep up with everyone else i would have to run it a lot faster then the snail's pace i was going. by running long distances you are putting your slow and steady pace into your muscle memory, so every time you run it, it will be at a slow pace and will take months of training to eventually improve. if you want to run it faster, ask your self "how fast do i want it to be, to begin with?" start at a jog that is not slow and run as much as you can going at that pace, when you start to slow down a lot: stop. now rest for 5 minutes and run about 400 meters at your pace that you started with to begin with. this is so that next time you run you will have it in your muscle memory to run at the same pace. keep running every day at your pace until you are able to reach 5k at the pace. once you do that just keep running the 5k and keep track of how fast you can do it: so that you can see your improvements. in about a month you should have accomplished these goals and will be ready to show off your skills. good luck with running, and never give up.
2007-08-22 13:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by misha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 70 years historical and till not too long ago I have no longer run at any place for approximately forty years. I used to be deliberating walking a 5K, nonetheless, I have located a number of the feedback right here very discouraging. The great I would control could be approximately forty four mins so speak of 20 to half-hour may be very off hanging. Are those humans being functional for an aged newbie?
2016-09-05 10:37:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are beginning runner then run easy. Run so that you can talk if you can not talk you are running too fast. Run until you need to walk and then walk until you feel like running. If you can do this at least 3 days per week after a month you will be able to increase your distance and the number of days you are training. Start with a course of 2 miles or so. After a month you should be able to increase to 2 1/2 miles or may be 3 miles. Do not push yourself too fast. Warm up do some easy stretching and cool down after wards. Drink plenty of water so you are not dehydrated. You may be sore for a few days after you begin, this is normal. It will not be a problem if you do not do too much at the beginning.
2007-08-22 13:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since a 5k is 3.1 miles, try running a mile a day for a week or two then work your way up to 2 then 3 but im sure if you can run 2 and a half you can run 3
2007-08-22 18:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by liltrackstar94 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hal Higdon and many other runners have some great tried and true plans.
Check out http://www.halhigdon.com/target/Target.htm for some really great running advice and training tips. He has trained thousands of runners. A great source of advice.
Also, you can set up a training log with http://nikerunning.com and they have schedules you can set up when you are training for different distances from 5k to marathons and everything in between. You choose a race that is a good way off and it automatically sets up a running schedule that will help you achieve your goals.
Great advice is to have rest days. When I began I thought I HAD to run everyday in order to improve. I stayed tired and had very slow progress. With this program I set up two rest days a week for me Sunday and Thursday. This really helped me recover after runs and improve my distance and speed.
Good luck.
2007-08-22 14:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are really just beginning to run and have no prior running experience, start by doing it very slow. Don't overdo it by running long miles or running fast immediately. Work up your stamina and strength first so that you will enjoy your first 5k run.
2007-08-22 13:35:47 · answer #6 · answered by jump 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I run 3 miles a day is that a five k
2014-08-24 16:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Cj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your current training level and level of fitness. Runner's World web site has a great schedule planner for beginners: http://www.runnersworld.com/channel/0,7119,s6-380-0-0-0,00.html?cm_re=HP-_-Homepage%20Channel-_-Channel
Good Luck
2007-08-22 14:27:14 · answer #8 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋