Hi im a male 17 year old runner. Junior year was my first year of track and i was pretty lazy ran at most 10 mpw. My fastest mile was 5:35. I am going to join XC senior year and i was wondering if it would be possible for me to run sub 17 5k. Any tips?
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Run as many miles as possible.
Look up "summer of malmo"
Listen to your body. Do what your body tells you it can do.
Get off of your ass would be my tip.
Don't say 10 mpw and 5:35 like they are badges of honor. Guys do this in PE class.
snortner wrote:
Get off of your ass would be my tip.
Don't say 10 mpw and 5:35 like they are badges of honor. Guys do this in PE class.
umm when did he say they were badges of honor? he even said 10 mpw was lazy.
The kid is boasting about being a slacker.
Again, my tip - get off of your ass and try running.
For fvck's sake, soccer and basketball players run more than 10 miles a week.
Snortner wrote:
The kid is boasting about being a slacker.
Again, my tip - get off of your ass and try running.
For fvck's sake, soccer and basketball players run more than 10 miles a week.
how am i boasting about being a slacker. I knew if i asked for some tips someone would ask how many miles i run a week so why not state it. Oh thanks for the tip too. Really helpful! And to anyone that has used Smart Coach does it work?
agree, why don't you tray actually running? what does your coach say? 3 miles a day 7 days a week. do that for a month then get back to us.
crosscountrytraining wrote:
Snortner wrote:The kid is boasting about being a slacker.
Again, my tip - get off of your ass and try running.
For fvck's sake, soccer and basketball players run more than 10 miles a week.
how am i boasting about being a slacker. I knew if i asked for some tips someone would ask how many miles i run a week so why not state it. Oh thanks for the tip too. Really helpful! And to anyone that has used Smart Coach does it work?
Hook up with your CC coach and the runners. The team is most likely running this summer and would welcome a new addition to their team. If you are fairly athletic and can get your base up to 25-30 miles/week by August without any injuries, you can run pretty decent this fall. 5:35 miles is not super fast, but with a some mileage under your belt, you should be able to run that pace for an entire 5K. That would be in the mid-seventeens.
Best of luck to you, young man. Have fun. You are adding a lot of joy and experiences to your life by becoming a distance runner.
if you are actually motivated, you just need to run more. some talent exists and improvement will occur. but only if you want it. this isn't a sport for an "easy way"
Like Snortner said, get off his ass and do something. At 10 miles per week, all he has to do is simply go run a few days a week. Doesn't need to be complicated, just go for a run - at that level basically anything will improve basic fitness.
advisor wrote:
if you are actually motivated, you just need to run more. some talent exists and improvement will occur. but only if you want it. this isn't a sport for an "easy way"
Thanks for all the help already got in 10 miles these past two days. Aiming for 35-40 miles.
I suggest you work your weekly mileage up gradually, young man. Maybe 20, 20, 25, 20, 30, 25, 30, 35, 30, 35, 40, 35, 40 or something like that. I like the stairstep method of increasing weekly mileage. You have many years of running enjoyment ahead of you so savor the process of slowling improving and getting better and better over the next 20 years or so. I hit my pr's in the mil3, 5k, 10k, half, and marathon when I was 37 and began running at 27. It is a gradual process and needs to be enjoyed. Life is a one way trip. enjoy the ride!
Your cc coach will be glad to see you on the team!