I am out of shape for running track... any fast, easy training that I can do?
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Start by walking 100 yards jogging 100 yards. for say 1000 yards,\n\nThe jog 200 walk 100.\n\nThe jog 1000\n\nThat will take three weeks one week per distance\n\nDo it 4 times per week.\n\nAnd at the same time stop eating any butter or margarine. and don't eat French fries, you will lose 3-6 ibls in 3 weeks
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you need crazy stamina...geez...if you like burst speed, go for track...
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How soon do you have/want to be in shape to run the miles? if you have a month or so, you can start out by running 1/4 mile 4 days per week on the first week and increase by 1/4 mile (to 1/2 mile) the following week. Continue to increase by 1/4 mile each week until you get to 2 miles.\n\n1.Remember to go slow in the beginning. If you try to go fast you will get tired fast, and easily discouraged if you can't go the full distance.\n2. Push yourself. Half of distance-running is "mental" if you think you can, YOU CAN!\n3. While trying to complete the distance, don't stop running, you can slow down, but don't walk. If you get weak, dizzy or nauseated you should stop, though.\n4. When you feel like you can't go even one more step, look at your watch and go for only 1 more minute. you'll be able to do it, knowing you have only 60 more seconds.\n5. If possible, take your music with you and listen to motivating music. I personally prefer hard rock like Ozzy and Metallica.\n\n6. Remember to HAVE FUN!! try not to get discouraged and if you can't go the distance today, TRY AGAIN TOMORROW!! \nGood luck!! :)
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Here is some advice I previously posted to another 400m runner.\n\nIf you aren't already running 600m in your workout, add them once a week. They build up your strength and help you maintain your speed over that last 100m.  Not knowing your ability, I would say try to run them going out the first 400 at a pace 5-10 seconds slower than your best 400m and then concentrate on staying strong to the finish.\n\nI would also to workouts with multiple 400s, 5-10 seconds slower than your best 400 time, or multiple 200s, a second or two faster than your 400m pace.\n\nYou might also try running shorter intevals up a long hill. Back in the 60's, the UCLA team used to run 400s up a long hill. They had the best 4x400 team in the country back then, so the there is evidence that the workouts did some good. \n\nYou need to learn how to run the race correctly. I break the race down into 4 100s. For most of the first 100, you should be accelerating smoothly to your "cruising pace", running hard, but not sprinting all out. The 2nd and 3rd 100s, should be fast, but relaxed. The last 100 is where your strength will have to kick in. You are going to start to feel like someone dropped a weight on your back. We used to say "The bear got him" when we'd watch it happen to a runner in a big way.\n \nYou'll need to focus on keeping you knees going straight forward. They will want to go off at an angle.  Keep your arms swinging straight ahead. Some runners feel it helps them to exagerate their armswing as it helps keep their legs going.  \n\nRelax your face and jaw. Don't grimace. When you do, it thightens up first your face, then your neck and shoulders.\n\nAfter a hard run, do a lot of stretching. You've got to have a full range of motion to have a smooth, effortless stride.\n\nI always recommend Bob Anderson's stretching book, it's a classic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0936070226/002-4340010-1751209&#92;
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Check with USATF. \nThey may be able to put you in touch with a local program. \nYou could also check with the local running shoe stores. \nFind out what running clubs there are in your area. They may sponsor something or know who does.
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Matt's advice is very good. As a cross country runner and track runner myself, I usually run for 4 weeks before cross country season begins to get used to the distance. I train to peak at the right time (usually the state championship meet), which means to work slowly up to that day. You don't want to burn out before August. I would advise running 1-3 miles a day every other day throughout June and half of July (1 mile on monday, 2 miles on wednesday, 3 miles on friday, 1 mile on sunday, 1 mile on monday...etc.) This gets your muscles in better shape and your heart in better shape. Also, make sure your diet is good. Eat lean meat, fish, some carbs, and loads of fruits and vegetables. Since an 8k is a tiny bit less than 5 miles, you want to work up to 5 miles at the end of July and beginning of August. Depending on when your race is, try to run every day at the end of July and beginning of August. Those days should include some timed runs (ie. run for 45 minutes at a steady pace). If you take the same course each time for the same amount of time, you can see how much you improve! Make sure to get a couple of days a week where you run the actual 8k distance. Then, the week before the race, take it down a notch. Run maybe 3 miles a day. The day before the race, do a 20 or 30 minute LIGHT run. Then, stretch really really well. That's just to make sure your muscles know what you're doing the next day. The day of the race, go out feeling great and knowing you can do it!!!
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the most important thing is to keep running on a regular basis. try to build up your endurance first, then speed. try to run at least 5 days/week. increase your total weekly distance/time by 5-10% per week, with a week of staying the same about once a month to help keep your body from overtraining. work on your endurance by doing a long run once a week; if your race distance is 2.1 miles, your long run should be at least 5 miles with 10 miles running nonstop being ideal. you can also do a variety of flexibility and speed drills such as fast feet (take very short steps as fast as possible over a certain distance, maybe 50 yds), high knees (exaggerate the height of your knee as you walk/jog; basically try to bring your knees up to your chest, same distance as fast feet), and striders (try to take the longest strides you can over the same distance as before; try to imagine yourself leaping like an antelope). intervals/fartleks - run at a comfortable pace, then go faster for a time, maybe a minute, then back to comfy pace; cycle fast/slow for 20-30 min. repeats - choose a distance, maybe 200 yds to 1/2 mile, and run it at full speed; walk/jog until you're ready to do it again; ~5 should be a good workout with a long warmup and cooldown (at least 15 min jog each for warmup and cooldown). stretch after running or at least after a warmup of no less than 5 minutes or you'll risk a greater chance of injury. don't do speed work more than twice a week unless you're in racing shape. for that matter, don't do much speed work when you're increasing your base/weekly mileage. There's a link to a comprehensive running website below that includes forums. Feel free to ask away and you'll get lots of advice; just be careful to weed out the bad advice you'll sometimes get.
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you should train with someone who is faster. try running 1 mile, resting for 15 minutes(walking) then repeat this twice more. do this every other day.however,you should take 3 days off before a big race
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Analysing your question, I think your objective is to achieve a good timing for 2.4km run. For runners, 2.4km is not considered long. Here are my tips for improving your timing for 2.4km:\n\na.   Get a running partner who can do about or better than   10mins to train with you. \nb.   Train on a longer distance than 2.4km, such as 5km, to         prepare yourself mentally\nc.   Train on gradients to build your muscles and endurance\nd.   Adopt a breathing techniques such as 2-in-1-out or 2-in-2-out or just the breathing rhythm comfortable to you\ne.   During running keep your mind occupied by concentrating   on the breathing rhythm or do counting 1 to 100 or         repeatedly sing songs in your mind. This is to prevent your         mind free to think of excuses to slow down\nf.    The first part of your run, say 400m, you should keep your     mouth closed so as not to dry your throat early\ng.   Remember to do deep breathing to stretch your lungs\n\nBefore each running, faithfully do the muscles stretching exercise from head to feet. Remember to stretch your muscles around your waist. These muscles help your body to be in upright position and they are usually forgotten by many in their stretching exercise. The 3 sets of stretching exercises are bending forward and backward, bending to the left down and then bending to the right down, and twist the body in upright position to the back first from the left and then from the right. Stay in each position to the count of 10. After the whole stretching exercise, take a light jog of few minutes to warm up your body so that it is ready to go when you step on the starting line. \n\nFor shoes, wear thick and soft cushion for training. But when it come to actual run, a pair of racing shoes is a must if you are serious about timing. Consult the serious runners and you should be able to get a pair suitable for you.\n\nNo drinking of water just before the run. The last intake should be 90mins ago. If you feel thirsty, take light sips. This is to prevent getting stitch during the run.\n\nHappy running,\n\nwisemale18@yahoo.com.sg
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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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What kind of shape are you in now?\nIf you dont run much, you should start slowly.  Get out about 3 days a week, for maybe 30 minutes at a time to build up your endurance.  If you like, cross train with swimming or biking.  They are low-impact and keep you from getting bored with just running.\n\nListen to your body!  If you feel pain, take a break for a week or try different excercises.  And always stretch before and after you run.\n\nAt the links are training guides for half marathons. Both are 12 week programs, and assume that you are in OK shape and used to running a couple days a week already.
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Begin with an 800 meter jog to get warm...follow this with some streching for about 20 minutes....then do some barefooted sprints in the grass(this will condition muscles in the foot that are not normaly used when wearing shoes)by running 100 meters then walking back...do this at about 7/8 speed and concentrate on your length of stride...about 10 should do....Next go to the bleachers and do 15 minutes of bleacher hops/runs...alternate between hopping and running the bleachers....for a cool down go do some block work....practice perfecting your reaction time in the blocks...work on control, height, and stride....Next finish with a series of run/walk 600s....about 4 should do nicely....it is always best to train slightly above your race distance...cool down by walking long stride a half mile////weight training is a seprate issue and should be done  about 6 hours appart from running workout....last....take a shower...you probably stink
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I'd say for this race just stick to your typical schedule. You'll definetly be able to run the 5 miles, but probably not as fast as you could.  I agree with the other answerer: in the future, you would do best having a training week as follows:\nmonday= run 3-4 easy\ntuesday= run 3-4 with "speed play" (meaning spend a minute or two of every 5 running at your "race pace")\nwed= cross train\nthurs= hill work-  run repeats of hills, mixed in with your typical run\nfriday= off\nsaturday- race!\n\nRunner's World also has a new tool that can plot out a training schedule for you, based on your race length and how many weeks you have to train:\nwww.runnersworld.com  (called smart coach)
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Coming from someone in the Army whose weakness is running as well, I can suggest a few things that have helped me to bring down my run time.  Obviously the only way you can get better at something is to practice it over and over again.  I found a couple of things that have helped me bring down my run time.  I would usually break up the week and plan on doing a longer run one day (say 3-5 miles in the beginning).  Another day I would run two miles on a track to warm up and then run what is called a fartlek run.  See the link and search for the description.  The third day I would do something like an interval run.  Again, see the description in the FM.  The biggest thing I think is to also give your legs a day off in between.  Running heavy every other day seems to work well from my perspective.  The only other suggestion I have is for you to find someone who runs a little bit faster than you and run with them on a constant basis.  If you have someone to keep up with, it will make you run faster.  If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me.
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You should be able to train for one in 4 months go to www.runnersworld.com. They have a great program that designs to your pace also great tips on traing, nutrition and a lot more. The program is free and it ranges from the beginner to the Elite runner
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It depends on the distance of the race,but as a general rule,take a day or two off before your race and no weight training the week of.One of the absolute best sites for training programs is www.halhigdon.com.Follow his training plans and you WILL get faster.I am a 41 year old female and race past girls half my age!!
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Oh, I run both! I'm #1 in my conference. I could make a training schedule for you but I don't know your goals or how long you've been running. So email me and I'll be glad to help. Be sure to always drink alot of water. And do some jumps after about a 20 min. run. That will make your legs strong. And STRECH!! Do abs. Running, beleive it or not, has a big effect on your running.Don't drink water within 30 min. of a run or eat anything for an hour before either. This will prevent you from getting side cramps, witch are so painful they caused me to drop out of a race once, and make me lose a race I was winning and I ended up falling and losing 19 places within 800 meters to the finsh line. It sucked! So email me, I'd love to help! dollars_xc@yahoo.com