What is a reasonable 1 mile (1,600m) goal time to set for a high school swimmer??
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How good a swimmer are you? If you can do a 16 minute swim, that would be a very good time. 17 minutes would be considered reasonable.
782376
no, this is a pretty good time, but try and get it into the high fives or even a 6 flat if u can, especially if your doing some kind of sport like cross country or track.  good luck.
499383
a good lake/ocean pace is about 1:15 per 100 wich would be 8:45 for the 700, but depends on your level.. I think whatever your best 100 free time is add about 20sec per 100 and see what you get
1131189
The best solution I've ever found is 'wind sprints'. Find a location where you have 100 yards or so to work with. Mark off lines at 20 yards, 40 yards, 60 yards, 80 yards, and 100 yards. The object here is to push yourself beyond normal limits, while having short, attainable goals.\n\nStarting at the 'start line', sprint to the first mark (20 yards) and back again as fast as you can. Rest 5 or 10 seconds. Sprint to the second mark (40 yard) and back as fast as possible - again resting 5 or 10 seconds afterward. Continue until the 100 yard (200 actually) is complete.\n\nThe main problem with any endurance training is a lack of goal attainment. Running 20 miles is fine, but at 10 miles your goal is to simply finish. You've not demanded more of your body than normal. Good luck to you!
136678
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.
455311
at 53 sec (assuming you're a guy) you should try and do some 600s and 800s.  having a good 800 makes your finish stronger- you lose a little bit of power, but you can keep your power very well.  world class 800 runners can do 45-46 sec. 400s.  you should try to shoot for 2:10-2:20 in the 800 and see how it works
895854
Lots and lots of running! That's the only way to really improve your times.  I run the mile in school.\n\nYou want to run short/medium distances so I'll assume that's anywhere between the 400 meters and the mile so I'll suggest this training routine:\n\n1) Warm up with 15 minutes of easy jogging, stretch your quads, hamstrings, and calves thoroughly, jog easily for five minutes, and then run 200-metre intervals in about 28 seconds each, with two minutes of light jogging between intervals. Over a period of several weeks, progressively reduce the recoveries to about 30 seconds or so. The idea here is to learn to function at about two seconds per 200 faster than one's current best 400-metre time.\n\n2) Follow the same warm-up procedure outlined in workout No.1, and then run 400-metre intervals, with the first 200 of the 400 completed in about 33 to 34 seconds and the second in 28. Recover for three minutes between intervals. Over a period of several weeks, progressively reduce the recoveries to one minute. The concept here is to develop the ability to run faster than current 400-metre pace when one is already somewhat tired.\n\nIt's tough to have the commitment , but try your hardest and you willl improve.  Find some time during the week to run and MOST importantly, have fun!
466616
stride out the straights and run a rhtym in the curves....short quick rythm in curves....long hard strides in straights...and going into the last 200 take off....that is for 800m  im sure 1500m is the same...maybe last lap take off in 1500m....
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Swimming a mile per hour would burn the same 453 calories as running a 12 minute mile. Amazingly if you are running a 8 minute mile you would burn 708 calories. That's if you are 125 lb.
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The best way you can prepare for those 6 miles is just to start running or find some other way to get that aerobic exercise (when you start breathing heavy). \n\nIf you decide to just start running set a simple goal for yourself such as making 2 laps around your high school's track. If you get tired and feel u can run no longer slow down to a walk until you catch your breath, and start running again, but then increase your workout by one more lap since you walked. If it helps take a friend with you. They'll make the time go a whole lot quicker and they can also help motivate you.\n\nYou also need to remember to practice good technique when your running. Keep your arms by your side and don't swing too big, that takes excess energy. Make sure to run at a pace that is good for you, even if that's a very slow jog, you don't need to sprint the entire way. And always, always, always make sure you practice proper breathing. The reason you get pains in your sides is because you are not breathing right. When you run, especially as you start to get out of breath you need to remember to BREATHE IN THROUGH YOUR NOSE AND OUT THROUGH YOUR MOUTH. This will make it a lot easier to breathe. If you still get pains in your side try raising your arms above your head, that also helps open up your air passage-ways. If you're still having trouble, consider the fact that you might have exercise-induced athsma. To find out if you do, see your doctor and they can help find alternative ways for you to get that exercise, or they might be able prescribe you with an inhaler.\n\nBUT MOST IMPORTANTLY.....remember that these people at your tryouts are there to see your cheerleading skills, and attitude. Even if you are not able to finish the entire 6 miles, as long as you try your hardest they will be very impressed. Yes, tryouts are there for coaches to assess your athletic ability, and the ease with which you pick up the new routines, but the most important part for your coaches is to see the attitude you have and how hard you are willing to work. They can teach you how to do a perfect toe-touch, or teach you the right technique to run 6 miles, but they cannot teach attitude. That plus your willingness to work hard, and the heart you show will be the deciding factor ultimately when it comes to setting yourself apart from the other girls. DONT WORRY! You're gonna be just fine! :)
510077
That's great that you want to take your swimming to the next level...My advice would be to join your local year round club team. Your other option would be to join a local summer swim team, or a recreation team. The club team would be awesome because you would be swimming with other kids who share your same enthusiasm. The club scene is great, but be prepared..it is a very big committment, my vacations/summer trips revolved around my swimming practices/meet schedule. Club teams are great for deveoping technique and technique, but require a lot of dedication/hardwork. For that reason it may be better to start with a rec/summer team then move on after you have a little experience. this way you work hard, but are not as committed as you would be ona club.
990321
swimming is not a sport you want to be doing if you dont like it, specially when you are getting into competition and had training..\n\nI knew this guy who loved swimming more than anything, but was reaaaally slow in highschool, like reaally slow. But he enjoyed it so much that he kept swimming. His senior year droped 40 seconds in his 500 and now he is the best in the country, triple NCAA champion.. moral of the story? if you love to swim, swim.. and dont worry about times in highschool\n\nif you just want something to do in the afternoon maybe you should think of other sports
316449
I'm guessing that you are talking about a race later in the summer since cross country season hasn't really started up, anyway, it just depends on your training.  If it is later this summer, make sure that you get plenty of training in to build a good base for later in the season.  Talk to a coach to work out a good running plan over the summer, and work your way up in mileage gradually.  By the time you get to the race you should do fine.  My first 5k was on a flat course too, and I got about 20:15, but most of the guys on my team got around the 22-24 min range.  Just make your goals reasonable according to your training level and move them down twenty or thirty seconds as you achieve your goals.  Hope this helped, and have a good race!
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Be encouraged that if you seriously set a goal to improve your time, then you will!  These are some steps to take along the way.  First, work with experienced and trustworthy tutors to learn swim techniques.  Ask several coaches to watch you swim and accept their corrections and suggestions. Practice what works for you and discard what doesn't.  If possible, select one coach to encourage you, time you, spur you on.  Second, borrow books from the library about swimming, watch video tapes, and you will discover a lot.  Read Total Immersion material. You will be fascinated with your reading.  Also, research your topic on line to find articles about backstroke and freestyle.   Third, working your fast twitch muscles will help you improve time.  As you improve in technique, then -- and only then --practice harder and faster swims each time you get in the water.  Watch the clock and try to improve each week.  Most importantly, have patience with yourself and be less self-critical.  Let go of negative thoughts and stay positive.  A great deal of swimming is mental activity so stay positive.    As you practice new techniques to improve your strokes, you will find yourself improving, getting a better feel for the water.  In the end, you might surprise yourself with an improved attitude and an incredible mind-set about life.
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go to www.swiminfo.com then click on the workout tab and select your level of swimming and how long you would like to swim. There is alot of good info on this site
343605
Swim a lot\neat a little before (at least an hour)\nstretch
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4:58 is quite good for a frosh miler (1,600). 11:46 is a bit slow on the 2M (3,200) a more competitive time would be about 11:00 flat.\n\nThe 3-5-6 times are good for a frosh, especially the 3M. Do some speed work and get the mile time down...\n\nBlue Hyena...OLYMPIC hopefuls run 4:10 miles and 8:30 2 miles? Please....If someone's running 4:10 for a mile, then they're probably running about 8:50 ~ 9:00 for 2M. Conversely, if they're running 2M in 8:30, then they're likely a sub 4:00 miler....