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Lou
Lv 4
Lou asked in SportsRunning · 1 decade ago

What is the best way to improve running time for a 2 mile run within one month?

I am out of shape and get tired quickly. Should I train with speed or endurance over longer distances?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Endurance:

    I have been running for 8 years now and would break running down to two things: training and clothing. So, generally speaking, this is what I would recommend for you:

    I would strengthen the core: calves, quads, hams, back and abdominal (the "six pack" muscles along with th obleks), chest and arms. But when strengthening these muscles, I would focus more on the muscle endurance not the muscle bulk. For more advice for this, I would consult with a personal trainer. For the running part, I would stay flexible as it helps/contributes to your balance (so do the muscles in your core) but also helps prevent some injuries lik pulled muscles and shin splints. Also, I would try to make up a schedule where you can run for X amount of days and try to have a long run. I would start off slowly, running about 2-3 miles per run for the first week and increase my mileage per week. Make sure you have the following: a good diet, hydration, sleep, a good sense on how to take care of your body, and sleep.

  • olis
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I run approximately two-three miles an afternoon. one million.five miles is not that some distance. It's quite often what you're consuming throughout the day that's slowing you down. Eat tons of end result and greens the greener then larger. I run five days out of per week and I carry one the last day, giving myself someday to devour anything I desire in small quantities and take a holiday from recreation to allow your frame recover. I'm fairly younger and run for approximately quarter-hour an afternoon which acquired me from 167 kilos obese to 141 kilos superb weight and beneath the typical weight of a feminine my age. A superb weight! If you've got a target, feel approximately anything inspiring while you run and simply opt for it! It's the aspect of realizing you're going to run that day that's difficult. But five toes into the run and it is outstanding! Good good fortune and I desire this is helping!

  • 1 decade ago

    definitely work on endurance. later, you can work on speed, but the first few months of training should be endurance.

  • 1 decade ago

    Endurance, practice whenever your free.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Run daily!

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    Anna

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