Thread: Running Advice

Hey Gang
I have been running since I was about 17, use to run 3 miles home to beat the bus when I was in high School. Ran while I was in the servce. Ran after I got and and after having 2 back sugeries.

But with all that ... I am not a "natural runner", I have always labored in my running, reguardless the distance or thefrequancies of my runs. I know I have to work to get my times down, just looking to get under the 9/mile mark. I have done interals, Fartlick (that is the funniest word). Speed work... am I going to have to be content wih 10 min. mile

My wife has watched me run, and suggested working on my stride, I take rather short strides for my 6 foot frame.


Suggestion ?

Dennis

Dennis,

Some things that have worked for me are:
1) One speed work/interval session each week. Depending on the race distance you are preparing for(ie quarter miles for 5K, half miles for 10K, miles for anything longer) at faster than race pace
2) One hill work out per week at slightly less than race pace
3) One long run per week at slower than race pace. It is surprising how much long runs at a slower pace can help with speed in shorter races
4) Stretching. Some before and lots after your workout.
Be sure to do a easy warm up before speed and hill sessions. If you are consistant in your running plan results will eventually be there.
Good luck,
Tom