I suck at running.  Can you help?
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Ouch sweetie poor you, I know how much that really hurts, I get this due to illness. Firstly I would go see you Medical Officer, and then have a chat with your Commanding Officer, I have friends in the military and one had a back problem at the time of his PT test, it really took it out of him and he did fail it, but with the backing of his medical officer he re-tested a little while later and passed.\nWhen I had shin splints, now not sure if you are in the UK or the USA, but in the UK you can get a gel in a tube called Voltarol, with is brill for muscular pain, and also Deep Heat again really good stuff. But I had some stuff brought for me made by a company called WELEDA - massage balm with Arnica, its for muscular and rheumatic pain, now I have a muscular skeletal disease, and trust me this stuff works wonders, smells quite a bit but not unpleasant and has relaxing properties too.\nAlso put your feet up whenever you can and rest your shins as much as possible.\nHave you got your results for the other thing back yet?\nTake care Hun, thinking of you ;-)\n\nOh Dr Know It All.... you so obviously don't, and well Miss Perfect if that's an attempt at humor.... don't give up the day job love!!
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Try running further and further every single time. I think you should also increase the amount of days you run like first once a week thentwice and so on
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Start off fast...always stay with the pack...find your energy shot (the part of the race in the last 200 to 100 meter where you get the last brust of enery to sprint) you have it just to pass the last girl or two. Look for it and once you find that blast it will be the best and you will lower your time.
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You need to ice it. Do not use heat, this will make it worse. I won;t tell you to give up, but please make sure you are wearing proper running shoes, fitted by a running store, not a Foot Locker type place, you may want to start out on the treadmill slowly. and work in some walk breaks. You may be trying to run too fast, too soon.
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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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I don't know where your location is of course, so that may hinder how useful this site is, but try: \n\nhttp://www.roadrunnersports.com/cgi-bin/rrs/rrs/rrHome.jsp\n\n\nAlso, if you have a store called Fleet Feet anywhere in your area, go there. They're great for helping you pick out shoes. They actually should (mine does) watch you run in them so they can see where / how your feet falls, your pace, et cetera.\n\nhttp://www.fleetfeet.com/
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1. Lose unnecessary weight.\n\n2. make your self more aerodynamic as possible when u run.\n\n3. Increase your leg strength, arm flex muscles.
906557
you could run with weights around ur legs or do high steps with weights. That will help you extend your stride and run faster!
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http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml\nthis should help
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You know - and anyone who reads this and runs alone should know - it really works to play games with yourself while running.\n\nYou can do intervals - speeding up for two minutes and then easing back for 5-7 minutes.\n\nYou can sprint and then walk a few times.\n\nChanging terrain can really help.  Have you done hills or stairs, for example?\n\nWhatever you do, workouts are much more fun when you don't have the chance to think about how long, tedious, and painful they are!  Focus your thoughts elsewhere and you'll be much happier for it, I assure you!
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Start slowly and build up.  Start with walking, first, and then add running intervals once you feel comfortable.  A good plan for this is the couch to 5K plan, http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml  The plan has you gradually increase your running intervals until you are running the whole time.  Also, don't feel that you have to sprint.  Just run at whatever speed you can do for now.  You can always get faster later.\n\nAs far as shoes, no one shoe is right for everyone.  If you have a running store around like Fleet feet, for example, go to the store and they will help you get the correct shoes for your feet.  If you don't have any local stores, try the shoe dog at road runner sports http://www.roadrunnersports.com  It will ask you different questions about your feet and your running, and recommend the best shoes for you.
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I am no expert but try running from heel to toe. It sounds like you are running on the balls of your feet. I hope I was some kind of help!
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Making yourself faster is tough. The best thing to do is to concentrate on quickness rather then long distances, build up your resperatory system so that you can move quicker. Try doing "turn" drills and when you do run sprints, which you will need to do, work on extending your stride, not matter how short or tall if you can use every inch of your leg length and move your legs faster, that will make you a faster runner
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Running in a crowd helps....set your pace by someone you think is going to beat that 8-minute mile, and keep up with that person.\n\nAnd keep running.  You're doing fine for distance, but your problem is that you just haven't paced yourself for speed.  Try to do a mile a little faster each day that you run.
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all you can really do is run more or you could start rollerblading for a while. even though i wasnt trying to improve my running time it did. maybe you should try that and running so you can get your leg muscles stronger. or try to breathe more efficiently when you are running. also i used to run on the ball of my foot. but now I dont and I run faster. try making your steps more sspringy. you will definitly feel like your running faster. thats all I can think of. i hope you get faster :D
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Try finding other people to run with. It helps big time. Go to your local running store and see if they have any running groups there. Consistancy is key so try not to take more than one day off at a time. Run at least 3 miles at a time. Don't sandbag every run. Do some easy and push the pace on others. Throw in some speedwork once or twice a week. My favorite speed workout is as follows: warm up for 10 min then stretch; 1min easy, 1 min hard; 1 min easy, 2 min hard; 1 min easy, 3 min hard; 1 min easy; 4 min hard; 2 min easy 4min hard; 2 min easy, 3 min hard, 1 min easy, 2 min hard, 1 min easy 1 min hard. 400 and 200 repeats are good also.\n\nSometimes it is hard to stay motivated. Sign up for a race in advance. That way you have a goal set.\n\nGood luck. You can definitely achieve your goal!
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I'm 24 now, but when I was in 6th and 7th grade I ran track too.  I started off not good at all.  I ran long distance (mile run) and came in 6th and 7th for 1st couple of races.  I got better by watching everyone else and seeing what they did.  I listened to my coach Mr. McGivern and took all advice I could.  Never give up, don't miss practice, and jog around block on weekends too.  Stay with it and stay determined.  Oh and work leg, arm, and stomach muscles as well as cardio train for more endurance.  LOL!