training on grass at the moment, i need to run 40 meters in 7.50 seconds or less. will be doing the testing on a athletics track, was wondering will my time on the track be a bit quicker than the times im getting on the grass
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Grass has a certain spring to it, but it can also be mushy and cause 'drag' on the uplift. Tracks are certainly less prone to variability due to humidity or heat. Some tracks are designed to add spring to the uplift also, but I don't know what kind of track you will be tested on. If it's a cinder track then it may add some slippage. Are you using spikes or flat running shoes? These are all things you should try out and figure out what works best for you. Some people find that running barefoot gives them an edge.
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sorry to inform  you, but one time around is only a 400 dear.  1600 (one mile) is 4 laps.\n\nJust keep working at it and you'll build the stamina over time...just keep working hard and talk to your track coach and get a recommendation from him.
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First off what you want to do is not to go out and run 10 miles the first day. Take your time since you are new you won't be the greatest runner in the history of running on  your first practice. You might want to go out and do a 2 mile run. Take it easy don't go to fast just try to keep a nice steady pace. Pacing is the key to distance running.\n\nWhen you get comfortable at 2 miles or so start increasing your mileage. Maybe 3 miles for two days then maybe 4. Just try to keep a steady pace while increasing your mileage. If you feel tired after running one day take it easy the next day. This will eventually get better the more times you run.\n\nWhen you start getting more comfortable and your mileage gets up to about 5-7 miles a day you might want to add some track workouts into your routine. Basically go to your local track and some of the first workouts you want to do are sprints to get some speed. When i used to do these it would be 8 200x with a 5 minute break in between the first 4 and the last 4. Basically you sprint as fast as you can for 200 meters (outdoor tracks are usually 400 meters so corner to corner of the track) then lightly jog 200 meters reset and run again. You should do this 4 times then stop for 5 minutes take a break get some water then do it again for another 4. Maybe do this 2-3 times (one time a week usually furthest away from a meet like if your meet is on Thursday maybe do it Tuesday or something i suggest not doing on Monday if you have taken the week off from running) then jump up to 2-2-4 (200 -200 -400 meters (3 sets of these same as before 5 minute break in between sets)) then maybe 4-4-8 (400-400-800) These will build up your distance. I'd suggest doing a 1 mile warm up and 1 mile cool down.\n\nDon't worry about your time. Times a pointless when your practicing. They will decrease on their own. Also the only way to get good is to practice. \n\nLast thing i suggest is not to get discouraged. I never got above 3rd place in a race until the end of my sophmore year. After practicing and training my junior and senior year i combined to only lose two races which i took 2nd in both. I was eventually ranked 11th in the state. So trust me i know how it is when you first start out. You get discouraged because you think you'll go out there and win it all. You won't. \n\nTry running with a person who has already run track. They will know how to pace better and they will be able to help you out. Plus you can get to know people on the team better and make some friends along the way.\n\nHave fun!!!!
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Whoa! Slow down, there. It'd be awesome if you trained that much, but you've got to do some cross-training (some weights, some biking, some swimming) or you could get stress fractures from all that running. And you've got to gradually increase the distance you run. It's no good if you suddenly ramp up to 15k a day.\n\nIf you train consistently, though, and don't run into any problems (no pun intended), you might cut your time by 4 or 5 minutes. It's really hard to say, though.
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I would recommend interval running.  Start out at a pace you can comfortably maintain for, say, five minutes and then run as hard as you can for one minute, then carry on at your comfortable pace for 5, then beast it again for 1 minute etc etc...aim to do this every other run.  Your 'other' run should concentrate on endurance so run a set distance at a steady pace and watch your times reduce....hope this makes sense...it's hard to explain in type
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It depends what sport you're looking to try out for. If its a speed sport, than chances are there's a national qualifying time you have to make to get on to the olympic team. If you think you're ale to beat mathe the qualifying time, you'd have to contact that sports' organization, like us athletics, or swim US, for example.
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Every male soccer player who is serious about playing the sport should be able to run a mile and a half in 9 minutes or less.\n\nWith that in mind, a great way (probably the best way) to build speed would be run a mile on the track. I would like to note that I am a soccer player too, and have been all my life, and I also ran cross-country. We did this all the time in CC to build speed and endurance at the same time, both which are essential components in the game of soccer.\n\nAnyways, you should run a mile. The first 800, run at a normal pace, the third lap, jog at a relatively slow pace, and then on the fourth lap sprint the dang 400 with all you have left. Do about three-mile intervals of this each day and I guarantee you will see results, definitely.\n\nDon't expect too much of yourself at first. Most people I know can barely even run 2 miles without walking. Just do this as much as you can and you will gradually get better.
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Runners World often has good training plans. I also really like Marathon Guide. If the 1/2 is still several months off would be the ideal situation. You need to be putting in one to two long runs a week until you build up to about 14 miles. Running 5-6 days a week is ideal. You should do one day a week of speed work to help your overall time. Sorry to be vague but without specifics like how far away, how much you are training, it is hard to advise.
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You should be OK, listen to your body you may want to cut it a little shorter than 18 miles.If you have been running you really should be OK\n\nPS you might want to ask this question in Diet and Fitness. Most of us runners seem to be there more often than sports.
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To get ready for Dukes of hasard Jessica Simpson did 45min of Lunges and squats. When you go on the treadmill steadly increase the hill every minete untill you hit the max limit jogg there for 10 min and steadly decrease down every 1min the same way. you'll be puttin on those short shorts in no time!\nGood Luck
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I have two -\non a 400m track, sprint one lap then run at 7:30 pace for 3 laps\n\nor theres a nice hill near my home, I run up, then jog down.  Repeat until tired.
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umm...run alot more.....during my mile i walked a little bit and made under 8 mins....but if your first time was 10..DON'T WALK!
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Yes, I run for the high school track and field team. I do the 800 meter run, the 1600 meter run, the 3200 meter run, and participate in the 4 X 400 meter relay. My strength is in the 3200 and the 1600, but I want to get my speed up to run the 400 and 800 faster.\n\nGood luck at your district meet on Friday!
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I am a freshman girl that started out at 2:48 for the 800. I improved every race, and finally started running every race at 2:30. My coach said I was an alternate for the state sectionals, because I wasn't really that fast. But then someone got taken out, and I was put in. I started out in dead last and then at the end I love sprinting so I passed 9 people and got 8th place! I got a 2:24! I was so happy because I was supposed to get like 20th place based on my 2:30 time.
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I am in high school and I am a freshmen girl (15). I can run it in 2:30. Most of the other freshmen can run in the 2:40's. If you can run under 3 minutes as a 14 year old, I think you are going to do great when you get to high school! I think a decent time for you without training too much is about 2:55. If you train everyday... I think a good time would be in the high 2:40's. I am not sure exactly because I don't know if your school has track as a sport or if you train everyday. But like I said before, if you can run it in under 3 minutes, you are going to do awesome!\n \nGood luck when you get to high school! Hope this helps!
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I like to run sometimes, but I have never ran a race or anything, but I'm trying to increase my distance.  What works for me is increasing it one minute each day.  It seems to work.
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well you should first pay alot of attention to your form, some pointers; run on the balls of your feet, not the heals, the whole way in the 400 ( i never ran the 800 so i cant give you advise there)if you cant do that you nee to work at it. you want your knees high ad arms pumping close to your side( the faster your arms can go the faster your legs can go) you want to barely touch when you run  this will help you decrease friction and keep your legs moving faster. keep your back straight and head up. next you want to focus on training you are a middle distance sprinter so it doesnt make sense to train like a marathoner or cross country runner, sprinters and distance runners physiologicaly utilize different energy systems int the body, (fast gycloysis vs oxidative phosphorilation) so train for the event doing sprints of the time you want to complete the event typicaly for your age maybe 50- 60 seconds and rest for 2-3 minutes ( rest meens light jog or walk never stop bad for your body) and do repititions and sets at these intervals. also some weight training will help you gain speed but at your age you should keep the weight at a comfortable level 12-15 reps 1-2 sets. next eat right ket a well balance of nutrients, carbs, protein and fat, dont skip meals. and get plenty of rest and sleep at night good luck! and talk to your doctor and coach about before you do any of these recomendations