How much should I run this winter?

Thanks for all the support guys!!

mama wrote:

He is a pretty decent runner with a year of middle school experience (4:47 1600 PR).

Good luck! Hope you have a great season.

BS your freshman son has a 4:47 mile

lolololo wrote:

mama wrote:

He is a pretty decent runner with a year of middle school experience (4:47 1600 PR).

Good luck! Hope you have a great season.

BS your freshman son has a 4:47 mile

that isnt unreasonable

You should run about 160+ mpw, you pansy ass troll. GTFO.

loser wrote:

You should run about 160+ mpw, you pansy ass troll. GTFO.

Dude i just want actual advice please, not trolling

I can't believe no one has recommended you talk to your coach. Talk to your coach.

If they don't help you, then just run. Start a little below what you averaged this fall, build up to what you averaged this fall, then go a little beyond. Don't run too hard, just run. Consistency will be the biggest thing right now. Just run, and keep yourself healthy.

Never met so many teenagers that were so busy. You evolved to be active, not sit at home on the computer.

I'm hearing excuses.

The Donger wrote:

Never met so many teenagers that were so busy. You evolved to be active, not sit at home on the computer.

I'm hearing excuses.

trolol

No, it's not BS. I realize that it's a very good (not jaw dropping) time, but there are more than a dozen freshmen in the state where we live with equal to or a better time than this and there will be several more once track season begins. I should clarify as well, that that wasn't a PR from 8th grade, it was done during the XC season this year (on a track). His 8th grade PR was just under 5:00. Kids like my son are not that uncommon. It's not how they start high school, it's how they finish.

No 9th grader is too busy...

Based on his writing skills he will be in 9th grade again next year. Why do you think mom won't let him run indoors?

25-35 mpw.

You'll be fine

TinWhistle wrote:

No 9th grader is too busy...

Based on his writing skills he will be in 9th grade again next year. Why do you think mom won't let him run indoors?

Are you taking all honors? I don't think so, you're probably living in your mom's basement.

Anyway, if i dont run how much would i get slower by the beginning of outdoor?

If you are a guy in high school, even if you don't run in the winter you will probably still get faster in the spring than you were last year. That's one of the cool things about being a high school athlete. That said, if you do maintain some of the running fitness over the winter, you'll be starting out in a good position when spring track starts. If I were you, I would maintain a decent amount of mileage during the winter, but nothing too excessive. I think 25-35 mpw is a good goal of mostly easy running. It will keep your body adapted the stresses of running, make sure you maintain a good aerobic base, and also give your body time to recover so you can start fresh with the new season. Doing some speed work once a week or so will also help keep some of your speed over the time off from intense training. You don't want to overdo things in the winter and then suffer some injury right before the season or during the season. Then all your winter training doesn't help at all.

Anyway, those are my thoughts, gathered from books, internet research, running in states in HS, and also coaching on a HS team that won back to back state championships in track and field(and finished runner-up that 3rd year).

You could also do a bit of weight training during the winter. I'd find a local coach or someone who can help you out with that if you haven't really done it before though. And always remember to have fun.