I want to get my mile time down. What can I do?
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I want to get my mile time down. What can I do?
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Great suggestion. However I'd hate to burst your bubble but I am only taking suggestions from people who can run a mile.Quote:
Originally Posted by gangsta omlett
i can run a mile ;PQuote:
Originally Posted by Defy
but u should make sure you are running properly.
Posture is crucial and sometimes is what prevents many people from running faster.
Run more and with weights on your ankles, wrists, and waist. Also get those funky bands that make you lift your leg higher and bring it further back.
High School Tack Team: 7 min 20 second mile.
Don't smoke a pack of cigarettes a day. Because I do and can't hardly run 50 feet without dying
Run more, honestly.
My time use to be 6:12
Practice with weights, you'll feel like your flying after you take them off.
If you don't have any run up a hill, it'll help too.
Ok motivator, want a real good way to get a mile faster? I run a mile 5min 38 seconds. Basically a really good way to decrease your run time is sprints. Do eight 100 meter sprints, followed by four 400 meter sprints, and one 800 meter sprint. Obviously you may need to build up to the 800, but it gets easier, basically the reasoning behind this is that you can sprint for longer and not tire as easy. Once you get built up till you can sprint the first 900 meters without really slowing down, do it everyday, or as often as possible. Also stretch out your strides, the longer your strides the more area you cover.
Semper Fit Basic Fitness Course
The link above is for an MCI that will lead you to some better ways to increase your fitness, get you up on what you need to do.
Semper Fit Advance Fitness Course
The second link will take you the more advanced of the two MCI courses on how to get into better shape.
Follow what I said, do not use weights unless it is a weight vest. Ankle weights are good for increasing your stride, but not much else. A weight vest covers your entire center of gravity and allows you to build weight resistance. A 40 - 50lbs vest will show massive differences.
Give it a try....Or don't. Its no sweat off of my sack.
I was waiting for you too post.Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Souleater~
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to ~Souleater~ again.
I can answer any of the questions you might have about physical training. Also, I'm just going to leave this here for a more comprehensive, although difficult way to get faster. http://forum.logicalgamers.com/healt...tml#post221129Quote:
Originally Posted by Defy
Well I've been running XC so miles aren't the problem. However I would love to hit a 4:50 mile for Track, so keep the recommendations coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Souleater~