Hi, I'm just starting out running as a junior in hs, and i love running! I think i'm more of a sprinter, but i really want to join my xc team, the problem is i find it difficult running 1 mile and it takes me around 9 minutes. i'm not sure what i should do! what would you do? i'm all for improvement, im just worried that if i join the team, i wont get any better... and running 5 miles as to 1 is a lot different, thanks for your time:)
Well if you want to start doing XC, that is a big jump into a workout! Just starting by running a half mile a day can make a difference pretty fast to where you can run several miles a day without even thinking about it! I’ve always been a pretty active guy, so I don’t really know what it’s like to start from scratch. Although I did have to when I had a stress fracture, and it’s a long process! I’d say do XC, and just go to your schools summer practices and buddy up with someone else who is just starting. Having a running partner is always GREAT! I’ve had a running partner for about a year and a half, and we both have improved fast
Anybody near Eugene, OR that wants to meet me can on Friday! I’ll be down there watching the Kenya 10k Olympic Trials at Hayward.
My first Rabbit experience…
Helped a new friend break 17! I’ve been feeling sick so I paced the first 5 laps at 79-81, then he continued it with an 81, 80, 80, 82, 82, then I dropped in for 600, dropped him back down to a 79 split, and then let him go for the 400m kick! It was awesome to help out!
I guess I’m rabbiting a 5k on the Track on Sunday… I’ll probably just do the first 1.5-2 miles depending on how I feel. The guy I’m mainly rabbiting for wants to go sub 17, so I believe I have to toss him in there at 5:27 splits. I’ll give him a 10:50 2 mile, that should leave him in a good spot!
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thanks for the advice =) one question about not jumping... does that include jump roping?
Well, if you jump low, it’s alright but I wouldn’t do it for a prolonged amount of time, at least for a week or two.
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Billy Mills
hi! i'm a sophomore and started cross country and track when i was a freshman. a month ago i fractured my foot and i am cleared to start running again next week if nothing goes wrong! (5 weeks of not running). can you give me some advice on how i can get back in shape as soon as possible, so that i can have a good start on cross country? [there aren't any meets for until early september, but i want to become better than i ever was since i've already lost 5 weeks of running] thank you!!
Well I encountered the same issue this Winter. I was out for 3 months. I ended up coming back dropping almost a minute off my 3k time, 4 seconds off my 800, 1 second off my 400, and only a fraction of a second off my 1500m.
My doctor cleared me to run and he gave me strict rules, and I believe they helped a lot! He told me to run on a Track for 3 weeks of running(as soon as I felt comfortable with running again). He said to keep the mileage extremely low, like basically a warm up for a few days. I ran only .5 miles for two days, and it felt good, so I started bumping it up by a half mile every day. I didn’t start running on roads until I was up to running 3 miles on the Track. I didn’t lose a lot of conditioning, but it was definitely tough regaining the muscles that I had lost. It is possible to come back from an injury, but rushing it is what makes it worse!
The main point is to take it easy for a while. If you want to get your conditioning back up faster, go swimming every day for a month or so. I did it for 3 weeks prior to when I started running again, and I still do it quite frequently to cross train.
When you first hop back onto the track, stop at ANY sign of pain! Don’t try and tough it out, because it won’t go away. Treat it well with ice, elevation, and meds for a little bit too to keep down the swelling(if any).
Happy Running!
Hope this helps!
“If your brain doesn’t feel comfortable, neither will your body.” Go with your gut!
EDIT: for a couple months, DO NOT do jumps!!!! That will inflame the area instantly and it WILL hurt!
I think I might start Water Running at my local pool… The benefits seem nice.
I am a Male High School Varsity, long distance, runner, and I am willing to help you break down your times, peel off your restrictions, and show everyone that you're worth something. Oregon is my home state, and that is why I am a HUGE fan of UO. Prefontaine fan forever.
