Posted on Mar 21, 2014
What are the best ways to train for the best run time?
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I'n not the best runner in the world and I'm looking for tips to better my running. I do pretty well in the push-ups and sit-ups, but barely pass the run. Any tips would be much appreciated. My goal is to max all my numbers eventually. I know the first reaction is "run more" but that only helps so much.
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As crazy as it sounds encorporate jumping rope into your warm up and cool down sessions; jump rope hits those quick twitch muscles and is a fairly low impact gift to the cardiovascular and after 15 minutes of skipping rope you will be crushed like you ran 6 miles.
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CSM Michael Poll
Excellent advice chief! jump rope will keep your heart rate up! and improve your cardio!!
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Hill training, sprints, and consistency.<br><br>Also, if your carry extra weight, consider losing some weight.
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LT (Join to see)
I did lose some weight, went from 181 to 169, but I am having a problem now with cramping in places I've never cramped before (lower back, calf). Any tips on that?
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Sir, for the cramping I would say stretch better AFTER you run and drink more water.
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Doing any type of cardio while wearing one of those bane masks that lower your oxygen intake help out a lot.
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Sir, look at FM 7-22 training calendar for toughening phase. Move to sustainment phase if you feel you aren't challenged enough. There you will find aerobic and anaerobic schedules that are far more challenging than what they look.
Right now I'm trying to improve my run time for a 5k (not racing, just personal goal). Nike+ running app has an outstanding training plan that shapes around your goal, running ability, and target date. You also have the ability of adding friends and challenging each other (I'm latimerf) Hope that helps.
Right now I'm trying to improve my run time for a 5k (not racing, just personal goal). Nike+ running app has an outstanding training plan that shapes around your goal, running ability, and target date. You also have the ability of adding friends and challenging each other (I'm latimerf) Hope that helps.
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