how to get better at running, how do you do it? Options

[jackizzle]

hey i dunno where this topic should be but you now since i was in the girls locker room i thought it best to put here lol. ok well c i want to b on the running team or track or w/e at skool but i kinda of suck at running( my mile time is like 8:32) but i reeli want to get better so my question to you is how do you think i should develop my running skills? bcuz im having a bit of trouble with it but i really want to run since my mom wont let me play any other sport(long story lol) so please help.. oh and if u wanna move this topic its ok cuz i didnt know where it should go lol

[voguelove]

well, considering that im on the track team at school, you can probably PM me with any questions you have about track.

it all depends on what events you want to do. in track..theres..

100 meter dash
100 hurdles
200 meter dash
300 hurdles
400 meter dash (one lap)
800 meters
1600 meters
3200 meters (2 miles)
4X1 (relay)
4X4 (relays as well)

if youre looking at sprinting, then i suggest sprinting drills. if you want to now more about those, PM me.

if you want to do long distance or middle distance, id suggest you run hills, laps, or run on sidewalks. like what dahding said below, keep going. do not stop..even if youre tired. stopping makes the body slow down even more and makes you more tired. the first week or two, youre gonna feel it on your legs and arms. even if youre sore, you have to keep going. and remember to pump those arms!

make sure you stretch as well. if you injure youself or feel as if youre about to faint, dont keep going. get some water, rest, stretch some more and then go again once you feel like youre getting your breath back. but if you injure yourself, stay at home. ice the aream and stretch lots. dont go back until youre 100% recovered. if you keep going, chances are, your injury is going to get worse.

ive been on the track team for 4 years (starting from 7th grade.) doing sprinting drills in middle school allowed me to compete on the varsity team freshman year. like i said before, if youve got any questions, then PM me.