IS 7KM ALOT? you see iam going to be in my very fisrt race?
831965
It's a bit much for your first race. My experience as a runner is that you should be training to that distance before you go that approximately 3.4 miles. Though relax, have fun and properly hydrate.
699996
Well ... if you've been running for 6 months now, you probably know that there is no "average" pace for different types of runners. Personally I would be very unhappy with anything over 30 minutes, but I know some people who run frequently and would still be pleased to come in under 40.\n\nSo here's how to set your goal. First you have to figure out with some degree of accuracy what sort of shape you are in. While I suppose you could just go out and run your 5 miles hard, look at that time, and try to improve .... but it's hardly the only way to do so. You may know your mile time, or you may not but it's easy to find (eg. stopwatch+track). So if you now know how fast you can run a mile, running 5 miles can be roughly predicted from that time. If your mile is 6:00 minutes, expect around 6:50 pace for the 5. If you run a 7:00 miles, 8:00 would be about it. If you ran an 8 minute mile, expect around 9:10. Clearly there is room above, below, and between those times, so feel free to check out the link at the bottom.\n\nThen comes the fun part. Be honest with yourself here, or you'll find your goals are extremely disproportionate to what you can/can't do. Are you a sprinter? Are you truly a marathoner at heart? Is 5 miles the *perfect* distance for you? Or could the mile have been your true event, so the predicted time is far too fast? If you are better at the really short events, you can expect to see your 5 mile time drop of considerably .... many 200m runners would have loads of trouble in a 5mi race. Milers will see their times drop off considerably as well (a few seconds more than the given amount). For people who are best suited to a 5mi run, those estimates might be a bit too conservative. etc etc etc ...\n\n*note* I'm referring to what distance your body is most suited to running, not what you enjoy running most.\n\nThen, you have your immediate goal for what you can run at this very moment. If you're looking for a goal as you move forward with your training, it all comes down to how aggressive you want to be. Take some time off, and work away!\n\nGood luck mate, here's to good times!
770801
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!
548233
THATS VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY FAST I RUN IT IN LIKE 15 MINS IM FAT SO NEED MORE EXPLAINING HAHA
780199
WOW that's really fast!!!!  With that time you will win every swim meet!!! \n\nActually you might want to repost under the running forum :)\n\nBTW you are already fast, and if you see potential to go faster go for it!
714444
About 175km \n\nabout 2hours 29 minutes
251371
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)
957988
ok, i run for cross country and we run 5k's \nmy PR is low 19's around yours..\nwhat i would do, is do the run on thursday and do a small run on friday also.\non thursday make sure you get alot of sleep, beacuse that has always been the best thing for me, getting a good sleep 2 days before!\ntry it you will see! =]
125645
When you ask about "races" I'm assuming you mean longer distances, and not necessarily speed-related.\n\n5K and 10K runs for charity happen all over. Check your paper.\n\nSave the marathons for another couple months.
593565
I know Saturday has already passed, but I can tell from your question that you will probably be nervous before every race. (I know I am!) I run the 800 almost every meet, and I love running it! I know since it is a fast race, you feel like it is impossible to beat your time. But you WILL get faster every race, even if you are the slowest one out there! (I'm sure you're not though) About being nervous... I always get nervous the night before, and right before my race I feel like throwing up! lol but don't worry about being nervous because it shows how much you want to beat your time, and IT HAPPENS TO EVERYONE! What I do is I talk to the people lined up with me, and I have found that they are even more nervous than I am! And please do not worry about coming in last place! You don't want to have that type of attitude... just worry about beating your time. Lastly, it doesn't matter how you do in your race, it just matters if you tried your absolute hardest. Don't be afraid of pain. Well at least not in your race. Just give it your all, and make sure you have nothing left at the end.\n\nSorry this answer is so long... I just wanted to be sure I had answered all of your questions! Hope this helps and Good luck in the 800!!!!!! :)
367987
How would it be cheating?  Unless the rules say you have to run or walk and cannot combine both, it's perfectly fine!  There are lots of training plans for run/walking marathons that are very popular.  I'm sure there will be others just like you there doing a run/walk method.  You'll be covering the whole 26.2 miles on your feet and that's what you are supposed to do.  Good luck and have fun!
1100308
I run the 400, and I like to run a few miles in the morning, and in the afternoon, run: form running drills (high knees, butt kicks, etc.) 600m, 500m, 3x300m, 3x200m, and 100m strides. But I'm guessing you already do all that, or something similar, so all I can say is keep it up. You should only have to shave off a second or two to be competitive at the varsity level.
335488
Sure it's possible.  You might not be satisfied with the result but you can do it.  I'm assuming you're somewhat athletic since you're considering this race in the first place.  3.1 miles really isn't that much if you remember a few things.  #1-Don't start out sprinting.  A lot of those people know what they're doing and they're fast.  A majority have no clue and they slow down a mile later.  #2-It is okay to slow down for a little bit.  Sometimes you just need a break.  #3-(This goes along with #1) Negative splits are better.  This means if you can start out slow and speed up throughout the race, not only will you feel better about yourself but it's been proved to be a very efficient racing strategy.
768540
its not hard at all. a kilometer is .6 of a mile. most highschool guys run a mile around six min if they are in shape, and alot of them can run it below 6 min. so a 4 min kilometer is not very hard
550090
I love the mile!  I'm was fastest girl in my period at 7:25!\nKeep hydrated all the time, if you drink a whole bunch right before the race, you will not be able to run well.  About half an hour of fifteen minutes before the race, go out and stretch and warm up.  Jog a 200 or 400mt to get your blood moving, just don't wear yourself out!  Make sure you are limber, stretched, hydrated and energized before running.  If you have tendon problems, do not ice your tendon right before the race, working a cold tendon could crack it, and then you might be out of track for the season, a year, or for the rest of your life.  Keep your own pace, not to fast at first, but on that last 200mt, run as fast as you can because you have to put your heart in to win, and it's okay if you wear yourself out at the end, just not at the beginning.  Remember... Pain is temporary, Pride is forever.  Keep me posted and tell me your time!\nGood luck,\nCoyote Moon
1069613
I ran a 5 minute 9 second mile freshman year of HS and I was 5'4'' and 133lbs. Now I am 5'5.5'' and 150lbs and haven't timed my mile yet and think I will do bad. But in good shape. I'm going to be running it in a timed event in a couple days and nervous.
1007901
You are close.  But not quite there.\n\nBy nearly any standard, 17:00 in a 5k is stellar running, but the colleagiate races are faster still.\n\nKeep training!  I think you are knocking on the door.