How to run a better mile?

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.

Regular training will go a long way.

Set yourself a training routine:

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.

well first you have to get in shape

and to practice for the mile run shorter distances faster than your mile pace (as practice) . like run the 400, 600, 800, and so on

when ur running the mile run (so thats pretty fast) the first 200-300m, then find ur pace for a fast jog until the last 100-200m. Sprint the last 100 or 200 (whatever works best for you)

start with a comfortable place, and make sure you are breathing at a steady rate. Doing breathing exercises will help with your breathing and running the mile daily will help with endurance and speed. Try cross training, like riding your bike for a mile, it will help you condition your lungs while relieving some stress off your legs. To change your speed it will take time and commitment, i know this because i run too and i am speedy quick but i have low endurance for running the mile.

I eat junk food and im pretty fast but the way that you get better is running..alot. So just run a mile or two everyday and try to pace yourself.

Pace your self by saying the army pacing technique..you know: left, left left right, right right left. that will help you keep in step and not mess up. Just keep running and practicing running. and you'll get better.

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yea set your pace early and breathe through your nose and out through your mouth....try to coincide your breathing with your pace so your body gets in a rhythem......always keep your head straigh ahead...dont look down at your feet no matter how tired you are, this is because when you put your head down your lungs are compressed against your body and it will not suck in as much air......and your arm movements should be natural, dont pay attention to them, because too little arm movement will result in drag, and too much will mean your body is moving too much and will require more oxygen, you'll just get tired faster.......1 last thing is the last 100 yrds of a mile you should sprint as fast as you can, it will be hard and agonizing but just remember the end is near.........to sum it up, head high, breathe through your nose out through your mouth, keep pace, and sprint at the end, you'll start to see improvement in the way you run, but better times only comes with practice, but if you start now you should def be able to shave about a minute off in time for the season........good luck

do lots of cardio training at a gym or something..like on a treadmill. also try getting maybe some muscle, you won't tire out as much.

the more cardio training you do, the more you'll be able to run with out getting tired. you'll develop better endurance and pacing and stuff.