Ok, I'm about 5'6, 114 lbs, 8th grade and I freakin suck at running the mile. Today was our Athletics final and my time was 9:25, probably my worst time. Strangely, I'm a pretty good sprinter. But this year, I've kinda been fascinated by long distance runners. Whenever it comes to the mile, my breathing is all messed up and I feel like I'm about to collapse [no i dont have asthma]. I did track in 7th grade, but there are a few new girls this year, who did a better mile than me, which makes me feel like I'm gonna have some competition in track tryouts.
I eat a bunch of junk food [so i should probably stop], i'm skinny, but out of shape. Any tips on how to run a better mile [pacing and breathing wise]?
yomomma2009-01-09T18:05:51Z
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i do cross country so what u want to do is run long distances everyday around 4-5 miles it helps builds your stamina i run 5:00 minute miles : )
Try this.. Everyday run 100 yards. But, as each day goes on, add 100 yards to it. For example: Day 1: Run 100 yards Day 2: Run 200 yards Day 3: Run 300 yards Day 4: Run 400 yards Day 5: Run 500 yards
etcetera until you get to a full mile. This will help build up your energy so it's not such a shock to your body if you suddenly start running alot.
P.S. This is what I did. I repeated this cycle about 3 times and my time went from 9:02 to 7:01.
ok, running a better mile will take more than a day, so be patient. and as for the pacing, don;t push all of it at first. go pretty fast, but not full speed. then at the last two laps of the race, give it your all. as for your breathing, sometimes your hand placement can make a difference. make sure you are moving your arms properly ( might want to ask a coach on this one) and well, getting out on the track every chance you get and doing endurance training, not sprinting, will definetaly make you a better runner. Good Luck!
I'm in 8th grade to and I am about 5'6 and 120 pounds. I had the same problem until my science teacher told me some tricks. If you run the same rate though-out the mile, then you are less likely to feel pain in your lungs (if your a sprinter and you randomly run then you will hurt more). Also, run with some friends so that you won't have to focus on running and you have an excuse to run slowly. Lastly, choose mind over matter.
At the same time every other day, run the mile and focus on the things like breathing or your stride or your pace.
The key to long distance running is PACE. You have to find a pace that is comfortable for you to continue for a long time. Then, you gradually pick up the pace to achieve the timed goal you are looking for.