brucelee

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Hey, I didn't read the rest of the thread, but I used to run x-country... Ive never run the two mile races, mainly 5 miles in about 34mins or so.

Do you know why people from Africa always win long distance races? Some experts believe it is because of their diet which is very high in startches and carbohydrates. I took their advice and started loading up on carbs one hour before a race and I'd literally KICK everyones ***. I used a carb powder/shake from Max Muscle. Called CarboMax. Its not sugars or anything either. Make sure you drink enough water too! That is very important. Remember though... Carbs... One hour before a run.

HomerJay

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True Dat.

I think that goes for all sports activities.

oct1285

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can u determine ur running ''style'' by how ur old running shoes wear?
I'm told i have a low arch or flat feet. Does that mean pronator?

leftwo

By looking at your old shoes and how they wear, you can often tell if
someone puts more weight on certain parts of their foot. This can lead
you to suggest certain types of shoes that will help to counter balance
the way you run.

I went to Hoys sports in SF on Haight street and not only did they
have me take my shoes off and watch me walk back and forth in the store,
they let me try on 4 different pairs of shoes and take them for a run
around the block! I ended up with a pair of Asics but some shoes are
better designed to overcome things than others. A good shoe salesman
should know which brand of shoes works well with low arch.

It really comes down to this. How much running do you plan to do and
how much do you care about your knees. If you want things to work,
spend the time to do it right and get the best shoes. If you don't care,
then get whatever and push through the pain

Like a friend of mine used to say about helmets.
Got a $10 head? Get a $10 helmet.

Buy the right shoes, you knees will thank you.

leftwo

BTW, I never thought I would join the Subaru forum to talk about running...

mrtsb4

I found that running short distances 2 to 4 km at a fast pace did wonders but at the start it was taking it easy, to get ones fitness and endurance at peak performance, but this takes time. This helped me with my half marathons and one & only full marathon this year. You must run every or second day so that your body and muscle groups get ues to the wear and tear of the exercise that your are doing. Also one must listen to what your body is telling you, rest and eat well.

This weekend I'm doing a 165 km bike ride not an easy task on a mountain bike
compared to a light weight road racing bike my mates will be using.........

All the best with your running and trainning.

Littleboyblue

Someone might have mentioned this above, but I didnt read every post. I played soccer for many years, including varsity for 4 yrs. We used to do a drill that would kick our ***! Since you said that you have to do 2 miles in just under 16 mins, then you need to be able to run for 25 minutes. The drill is simple, but very effective. Just set a stop watch for 25 mins, and then jog at a comfortable pace, 25% or so. Every 45 secs to a min, sprint as hard as you can for 30 secs. Continue this same pattern for 25 mins. If you can do that, your test will be a cake walk. Half a friend come out and motivate you!

lfungus

Commit yourself to a lifestyle change. Start slow, set a goal of a few miles and walk if you are tired. Gradually add half a mile or so a week. What you are trying to do is build a base and gradually lose weight. Quick results are hard to achieve and maintain. Just like micracle diets. Once you have built a base (like learning to ride a bike) you can build intensity and speed. Building a base is important because you have to develop your running muscles and rythym to prevent injury. Also don't underestimate the right shoes. You may try "motion control" shoe at first. After a period of time your brain will be hooked on chemicals and you will look forward to pounding the pavement. It's becomes a thrill as much as driving fast, and well. A lot of good looking girls run too and they are not the types who sit on bar stools. When I was 30 I noticed I was gaining weight. I started riding bikes. Then raced them, then switched to running. I now run 50-70 miles a week and look forward to every run.

oct1285

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u mean like sprinting every other light post?

Littleboyblue

Sure. What sprinting a slowing down does, is increases stamina. You dont always need to use a watch. When I go to the track I will jog one and a half laps, then sprint half of it. You can use anything as long as the sprint is around 30 secs and the jog is about 1 min or so. Trust me it works really well. I went one soccer game, 110 mins, on a field that was 120yrs long and 100yrs wide and when I was finished not tired at all.

DetailAddict

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this is what I used to do... it's called 'push lap' or something.

run 1 mile and time it as your baseline. (say 10 minutes).
Which means it takes you about 2 minutes and 30 seconds to finish 1/4 mile.
do a 3 miles run EVERYDAY, but do the push lap everyother day.

Push Lap:
Monday
Mile 1
1/4 mile: 2 minutes and 30 seconds
1/4 mile: 5 minutes
1/4 mile: 2 minutes and 30 seconds
1/4 mile: 5 minutes
Mile 2
1/4 mile: 2 minutes and 30 seconds
1/4 mile: 5 minutes
1/4 mile: 2 minutes and 30 seconds
1/4 mile: 5 minutes
Mile 3
1/4 mile: 2 minutes and 30 seconds
1/4 mile: 5 minutes
1/4 mile: 2 minutes and 30 seconds
1/4 mile: 5 minutes

Tuesday:
3 miles (SLOW!!)

Wednesday:
Mile 1
1/4 mile: 2 minutes 20 seconds
1/4 mile: 4 minutes 40 seconds
1/4 mile: 2 minutes 20 seconds
1/4 mile: 4 minutes 40 seconds
Mile 2
1/4 mile: 2 minutes 20 seconds
1/4 mile: 4 minutes 40 seconds
1/4 mile: 2 minutes 20 seconds
1/4 mile: 4 minutes 40 seconds
Mile 3
1/4 mile: 2 minutes 20 seconds
1/4 mile: 4 minutes 40 seconds
1/4 mile: 2 minutes 20 seconds
1/4 mile: 4 minutes 40 seconds

Thursday:
3 miles (SLOW!!)

Keep on doing it for 4-6 weeks and you'll reach your peak!
The idea is when you do the push lap, you keep on reducing your 1/4 mile time by 10 seconds. and your second 1/4 mile is always double of your first 1/4 mile time. this allows you to 'push' and 'rest' and so on.
I did this before and at the end of four weeks, I was running ~18 minutes for 3 miles.

Good luck!

oct1285

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anyone use a stability/motion control shoe? Thats what the foot guy said i should get and i got a shoe that looks like a big boat. for future reference wats a good shoe for stability and it wouldn't hurt if it was ''stylish''