In shape for the Track and Feild season...?
917868
oh my gosh u sound just like me last year i did really good but this year with the new kids they seem really fast what im trying to do is stay active because i want to do sprinting again this year
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!
999032
I answered your question in the actual question.  I think you'll be fine - your body should be able to handle this.  Keep posting your questions!  I always enjoy discussing running on this YA site.
725556
I guess you will have to take a course in athletic training...from your own side..start working out regularly and become very conscious about fitness...
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.
73049
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
476941
yes!! even better if your at the track
42937
I ran track and field and cross-country year round for three years. You have to condition yourself for three things: the stress on your body, the stress due to time management, and the stress on your nerves at meets.\n\nThe best way to condition your body is to have a good coach and to have open communication with him. Also, someone who is close to your skill level (or better) to train with is a necessity for both safety and to improve. Make sure that you have a balanced diet, sleep enough, don't smoke and keep drinking down to a minimum. Drink a LOT of water. \n\nIf you're in high school or university, you'll find it difficult to keep up with school work and maintain a social life when you're concentrating on track. Let your teachers know that you're on the team; not that you can expect them to treat you differently, but you should always let them know when you'll be out of class or late for sport events. Surround yourself with people who are supportive and understand that you want to succeed, and that it will take time and effort.\n\nI never really succeeded in overcoming my nerves. I would cry, throw up and pass out at track meets. There are so many people; so much is going on; the starter's gun is going off, people are running around. The best thing to do is realize that you're prepared, you are fully capable of doing it, and it will all be over soon.\n\nBy the way, which event are you running? I did the 400m and the 800m, so if you're doing pole vault or javelin, my answer may not be too helpful. Good luck!
615875
Cross Country is in the fall...it's only running, track is in the spring, it's track events, like running, and track & field is the same as track, but it includes field events like shot put and discus.\n\nIf you want to be in those next year at your school, run 2 to 3 miles per day over the summer. That will get you ready.
689656
If you really want to play and you're willing to dedicate yourself to it, then yes you should try out. Don't worry about your size (at least not at this point). Get yourself into shape before tryouts/summer practice. Obviously strength training is important, but you need to work on your stamina and agility. Work on both distance running (a mile or two a day, work your way up to it if you need to) and short and mid-length sprints. For sprints, you want to run about 100 yards with about 30 seconds in between sprints, and a total of about 8 - 10. Running up and down bleachers is also a great way to get your legs into shape. As far as agility, work on running backwards while making sure to keep your balance and not shifting your weight back. Other than that, the best thing I can suggest is to talk to one of the coaches. The vast majority of teams have a "voluntary" off-season training program. If you can get into the program, the coaches will be able to help show you what you need to work on. It's also good to get involved so your face gets seen and the coaches start to know you. Of course, that can work against you if you slack off and don't work hard while you're there. Good luck, work hard, and have fun.
408065
Get involved in a summer league and/or camps. Go to all open gyms the coach holds!!! They want to see dedication! Run. Lift weights.
281961
You should be in excellent shape when you try out.  Then listen to the coach and follow his directions to the best of your ability. If you don't make the team this year, volunteer to help in some way.  Ask the older players for tips.  Watch and listen during practices.  Speed is important but more important is the ability to listen and learn.  Good luck!
153239
They say he is. He has a lot of work ahead of him to get back in shape. I hope he does.
384576
To stay motivated you should run with friends. Dont run on the same course over and over. Explore new places, make new runs. You may not feel like running at first but once you get started it is much easier to run. Try to enjoy your surroundings. To get in shape just go out and run. If you are doing distance races (1 mile/2mile/800 meter) you should run higher milage. Like five miles. If you are not in shape take it easy. For people just starting to run try 20 min. If you are experienced try 40 min or higher. Intervals on the track is a great way to build speed. which is very critical. Try doing a couple of 400's. For starters try 5-6. Then increase the amount when you feel u can. The point of a track workout is to get the heart rate up. For each 400 meter (1 lap) you should hit persistent times. Times should be all in the same range, laps should not be 70 sec. then 95 sec. Each lap should be at about the same time as the last on. You should have a five min. rest in between each 400. Time these and run them with friends. It will make it much more fun. Before the interval workout you should warm up for at least 10 min. You shouldnt have hard workouts everyday. This will lead to injury. After these hard runs, an easy longer milage (4-5 miles) is preferable. I am also in track.  Oh yeah and if you were able to go on the atkins diet, i wouldnt recommend it. You need carbs to energize yourself, especially if you do sports. Carbs are essential. I hope this info. is useful to you. Dont forget to stretch!
556335
eat healthy. stretch REALLY good. drink a lot of water or gatorade. pace yourself, but sprint the last lap...also, keep a consisten breathing pattern: in through your nose, out through your mouth. last, do your best. Good luck!
948708
Just run before the season.  running a lot will not only make you faster for the season.  It will also help your stamina greater because you have been running all year long.
1044525
TOTALLY agree with the "go in October" theory......they are trying to fill quota's and and will take ANYONE within reason.\n\nCredit check......hmm....thats new to me....or perhaps I just didn't care when I joined BECAUSE I didn't have ANY credit.  Scoliosis.....I had it....minimally when I was in highschool (I wore a brace for a summer) and it didn't stop me from entering.\n\nThere is no doubt you will get in......STOP worrying.  \n\nHere is my biggest worry for YOU.  I was 18 when I entered.  I was young, skinny, childless and full of energy.  When I was tested for JUST the BASICS required for physical fitness......I flunked.  All those aerobics classes didn't do a thing for me, when I had to do a certain amount of push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups.\n\nI ended up going to a Fitness Committee BEFORE I could even enter basic training AND all we did ALL day long.  8 HOURS a day was muscle strengthening, running, endurance exercises.  I was there 2 weeks and when I passed was able to THEN enter basic.  It was a breeze after that.....I was 2 weeks ahead of everyone else physically.\n\nAs my years in the military went by and I had children......my weight and my physical fitness were constant battles I struggled with.  You cannot be one pound over on a weigh-in, you must pass every PT test......so it was horrific for me (I hate running and I like donuts) and you may be the BEST soldier in the military and your section couldn't do without you etc......but if you don't keep up in those areas......it's ruff.  I made it barely but I don't know if I could have.....had I entered at 26.....I admire you!