? On Running

25qnewb · Post by **25qnewb** » November 12th, 2004, 1:53 am

I'm an OK runner. Not great or anything but okay. Now I've read through some posts where it's suggested to do pushups or pullups or something like that every hour. So I was wondering, would that also apply to running? Example: Running 1 mile every hour. Work would get in the way but I could do this 7 or 8 hours a day. That would boost me to 42 miles a week. Then as I got better start adding more distance or try taking off some time. So would this work or am I just an idiot. Or will it work and I'm still just an idiot. :?

Ranger2 · Post by **Ranger2** » November 12th, 2004, 2:42 am

Your an idiot. Go to the Runners World website if you want some workouts or just ask any of the other wannabees who have been working out. If you have never run before you are facing an uphill battle.

Ranger2

SLEDGE HAMMER · Post by **SLEDGE HAMMER** » November 12th, 2004, 6:19 am

Just run your 7 or 8 miles all at once. Don't space it out. And do it Mon. through Sat, with Sun being a rest day. However, if you have never ran before, you might want to start with a shorter distance and just work on completeing the run, then as you start to get into better shape, work on increasing the distance and getting faster mile times.

25qnewb · Post by **25qnewb** » November 12th, 2004, 8:29 am

I've run before. I run 3 miles every morning. Sometimes I push it to 4 or 5. I was just thinking of adding those on top of all that. Just to increase miliage. I'm just trying to think of new workouts and different ways of getting better. Thanks for the advice.

Runner · Post by **Runner** » November 12th, 2004, 12:38 pm

Ball Peen Hammer wrote:Just run your 7 or 8 miles all at once. Don't space it out. And do it Mon. through Sat, with Sun being a rest day. However, if you have never ran before, you might want to start with a shorter distance and just work on completeing the run, then as you start to get into better shape, work on increasing the distance and getting faster mile times.

I dunno if this is what you meant but it looks like you said run 7-8 miles every day for 6 days? That'll get your mileage in but running just for distance all of the time is better for sustainment than for getting better. Mix it up, throw in some interval training (do a search if you dont know), maybe some fartleks. Those should increase your speed not to mention keep it from getting boring.

25qnewb · Post by **25qnewb** » November 13th, 2004, 2:48 am

From all the information i've gathered I think I'm going to mix up interval and distance every other day. So like m-w-f distance and t-th-s interval. That should improve my speed. I'm trying to build up to 10 miles. Fathest I can run before just falling over is a little over 8.

Runner · Post by **Runner** » November 14th, 2004, 8:01 am

Eh, Im not sure about that either. I think Intervals are only supposed to be once a week, cuz it's hard ass work if you do em 100 percent and you need to recover more than just a day. Do what Ranger Ranger2 said, read up on it at Runnersworl.com

SLEDGE HAMMER · Post by **SLEDGE HAMMER** » November 14th, 2004, 1:12 pm

Good call Malarkey. Try doing running hills and such, and try and go to a track and work on some sprinting. Run a couple 400's and try to mix it up a bit.

25qnewb · Post by **25qnewb** » November 15th, 2004, 8:40 am

Thanks for all the advice. I've been reading up on some running forums and I think I've got a good workout put together. My biggest goal is 10 miles without a heart attack.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » November 15th, 2004, 8:42 am

25qnewb wrote:Thanks for all the advice. I've been reading up on some running forums and I think I've got a good workout put together. My biggest goal is 10 miles without a heart attack.

In that case be sure to visit your medical doctor before you run for a complete checkup. When he gives you the green light, then you can start running.

Runner · Post by **Runner** » November 15th, 2004, 9:58 am

25qnewb wrote:Thanks for all the advice. I've been reading up on some running forums and I think I've got a good workout put together. My biggest goal is 10 miles without a heart attack.

Thats a good goal. Just put in the work and slowly but surely you'll get there.

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » November 16th, 2004, 8:09 am

Here's the deal.Seven minutes per mile plus or minus 15 seconds per mile.Make sure you can do that over 5-6 miles and you can run,in formation,anywhere in the fuckin' Army.

RLTW!

Vee · Post by **Vee** » November 16th, 2004, 8:12 am

Sandy Trainer wrote:Here's the deal.Seven minutes per mile plus or minus 15 seconds per mile.Make sure you can do that over 5-6 miles and you can run,in formation,anywhere in the fuckin' Army. RLTW!

You must not have been in my squad

Kilted Heathen · Post by **Kilted Heathen** » November 16th, 2004, 8:27 am

We'll just let squad pt be a nice little surprise Ranger Vee. :D

Justin480 · Post by **Justin480** » December 15th, 2004, 2:16 am

I was talking to a Green Beret about PT and he mentioned that when I run I should switch it up; not only run but also do stairs too.