Running 2 miles at 11 minutes?
People there are just fast. On average, people run 6-7 minutes per mile so just to let you know, you are not slow AT ALL. A way to increase your speed is to create your own running routine: eg. jog 5 mins, sprint 2 mins, rest and so on. To increase stamina, I suggest you first of all run, not jog, half a mile without stopping. Then do the same for 1 mile, 1 and a half and then 2 miles. When you have maintained and average pace. Slowly increase your speed after every run until you can almost semi-sprint the whole way. Hope this helps! :)
Can I run 1.5 miles in 13 minutes?
I have a police officer fitness test coming up in 2 weeks. I can pass every other category with flying colors. Running is my weak point. What are some good training ideas to prepare me for this in the next 2 weeks? And would doing this be more of a physical challenge or mental challenge? Im can push my self to do anything (i just dont want to have a heart attack on the track haha) And btw i am 21 years old. 6'1. 150 lbs
How to run 2 miles under 13 minutes?
That is kind of rediculous to have standards like that. It discourages runners from getting into the program.....say someone never played sports before but had great potential. Just dumb. I have to be honest, I don't know if it is possible to improve that much so quick but you could give it a shot, I don't know you. You need to be build up to a 4 mile run at easy pace by then. Do that by walking/running 4 miles each day until you can do it. Try running on a treadmill or early morning/ late evening to help with breathing problems. Never give up.
Is it a bad thing if I can only run a mile in 13 minutes?
Nope, not bad at all. A lot of people can't run a mile no matter how much time they're given. A slow mile is just as long as a fast mile. Over the years, my 1 mile times have ranged from 10:30ish mins to 18-something mins. The fact that I was out there doing it, is what mattered. I wasn't trying for the olympics. Unless your goal is to compete in running or some event where speed (running) is required, your mile time doesn't matter. You can always work on getting faster, if you want to.
How do I run 2 miles in less than 17 min?
Start by running two miles in more than 17 minutes. Then run them a couple of days later in less time. Repeat.I can't really give a more detailed program than that without knowing the present state of your fitness. In general a running program should include longer runs (for a goal like this, at least 3 miles), tempo runs (run at a heart rate around 80% of your maximum for ten minutes, gradually lengthening it), and intervals runs at 90% of MHR for 400 to 800 meters, with 1 minute breaks.But in general, what that really means is "you run more by running more, and you run fast by running fast". So stop reading and go run.
How do I run 1.5 miles in less than 13 minutes in a training plan?
There are two ways you can try. One the scientific way using a heart rate device and the other using muscle fatigue as the end point.Endurance exercise like running depends on your oxygen delivery level (cardiac capacity) and lower body muscles endurance (lactate threshold). You have to first balance them to achieve a good starting base and then improve them further simultaneously.If you have a heart rate device, this is my recommendation. Choose the running pace you think you can sustain for 30 minutes. Do your first run for the 30 minutes after warming up. Distance does not matter. You have to be at a steady heart rate of, say, 70% maximum for the duration. Use a lower level if you have to. Depending on your present fitness level, at your set pace, the muscle fatigue building up will cause the heart rate to rise before the time is up. Reduce your pace to maintain the HR level. Do this daily and increase by 5 beats when you are able and repeat.Allow yourself rest if you find the daily schedule is too demanding. If you can sustain the time at 90% effort your cardiac capacity and lactate threshold is at a very good level regarding endurance ability and well balanced. Fair warning here. This level is reached by only very good endurance athletes.You can test your improvement weekly by running your distance as fast as possible. If you have the appropriate genes, the 80% level is enough to enable you to run the distance below 13 minutes.The muscle fatigue part is more stressful. Run as fast a pace as you can to reach slightly more than your distance. The criteria is that you are either breathing very hard or muscle fatigue is forcing you to slow down at the end or both. Continue until both factors are balanced by reducing or increasing the pace. When you are both breathing very hard and fatigue is felt at the same time, a good balance is achieved. Just increase the pace for further improvement. If you monitor the time of your runs, you will find it slowly reducing. Stop increasing your pace when you are satisfied with your time.
I have two months. how do I train myself to run 1.5 miles in 12 minutes from nothing?
Ok, here’s the plan.You’re going to run 4 days per week. Only two days will be back-to-back runs. Let’s call these days A, B, C and D.A: Long-and-slow day. You’re going to run 3 miles. If you cannot run the entire time, let yourself have some 30-second walks, then start running again. Your pace is whatever it is. Your objective here is to build stamina by running much longer than 1.5 miles. Stretch afterwards.B: Short-and-fast day. You’re going to warm up with a slow 1/4 mile jog. Walk for a bit, then you will run 1 lap as fast as you can. Walk for 3 minutes. Run 1 lap as fast as you can. Walk for 4 minutes. Do 5 fast laps this way. The 5th one will probably be a lot slower than the first one. That’s ok. Jog one lap as a cool down. Stretch.C: Long-and-slow day. Run 3 miles. Stretch.D: Weekly speed test. Time yourself running 1.5 miles. Push yourself. See how you do. Record your result. Walk for a few minutes. Run a couple more laps. Stretch.After about 3 weeks, this should be getting easier. Run farther on your long-and-slow days. Do 6 or 7 fast laps on your short-and-fast days. Eat a balanced diet and get plenty of sleep.When it’s time for your big run, rest up the day before the run.Comment on this answer if the plan works for you!