I have a mile race in 4 weeks time, never done a race that short. Done many 5kms this year best time this year - 26:31. So maybe 7 minutes is too much to ask, its more of a long term goal. 8 minutes is do-able.
any tips
2007-08-25 03:37:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
slowly then go for a pint
2007-08-25 04:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by mike p 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are close to an 8 minute mile now. The mile race is shorter than your usual, so it should be a bit easier to run. Your best bet is to do some "spped" work, as in wind sprints. Get used to a faster pace.
2007-08-25 12:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boss runs in races and he used to be smoker. He told me his long story ... I will leave out bulk of details but short version for you. Since you are building muscle. conditioning those muscles will help you to get better time. Take your mile at regular pace but sprint last 1/4 mile. You will find your time increases in short while. good luck James
2007-08-25 10:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by reallycoolstuff123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first guy's right. Go for a 6 minute mile.
2007-08-25 11:45:03 · answer #4 · answered by Alex W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have found that when I train for a race I traing for longer distances and add in sprint work my times get better. If you run 5 k's then you should be able to push yourself harder for 1 mi.
2007-08-26 09:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by military_sarg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way to race fast is to train fast! mabey go to the track and run fast around it once all out but still comfrotable then jog is around once and then all out again this will help speed. also a good way is to do some light strength traing on your legs to increase you inderance and increase speed...ANOTHER way to increase speed is to run at your traing pace but the last 5 miniutes of you run run a bit faster. so at the end of the race you will be able to pass everyone...
2007-08-25 22:29:55 · answer #6 · answered by kayla 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a lot of wind sprints, try to cut your time 15 minutes each week. Stay hydrated and empty your stomach real well. You will do just fine.
2007-08-25 10:44:31 · answer #7 · answered by brandon b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just run a mile every day if you can run it in 8min then after 2 weeks 7min should be nothing gl at your race :D
2007-08-25 10:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by ap 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shoot for a 6 minute mile
2007-08-25 10:40:30 · answer #9 · answered by pinhed_1976 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
keep practicing and u should be fine
2007-08-25 10:40:49 · answer #10 · answered by cool_guy_22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋