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Jorge Vill
I'm looking for something that might have laps or something as distance set compared to time viseversa. Something that could running oriented.
I have been looking at some Casio's Ilumminators, still not sure if my best option.
Also I am not looking to spend 500 dlls on a watch, my budget would be 80 dlls tops.
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I have a Timex Ironman watch. I bought it for $30 at Target. It holds 30 splits, when you split, it will show you your overall time and current split time. It is water resistant up to 100m (more than enough for me). It has a count down timer (I use for core workouts). You can even set it to have an alarm remind you of special days coming up (too much work for me to use this option). I love this watch. It was not expensive and is comfortable and lightweight.
I have a Timex Ironman watch. I bought it for $30 at Target. It holds 30 splits, when you split, it will show you your overall time and current split time. It is water resistant up to 100m (more than enough for me). It has a count down timer (I use for core workouts). You can even set it to have an alarm remind you of special days coming up (too much work for me to use this option). I love this watch. It was not expensive and is comfortable and lightweight.
What is a reasonable running time for crosscountry? any good training advice?
will b
HELP, i am 13 and will be a freshman next year. I want to try out for running at the school, but running there is strict and i need help. coach says i will need to get below 25 minutes, or do well in the time trials. lately i have been increasing my running length from less than a mile, to almost 2 miles, the to 2.5 miles, which is where i am at now. I ran a 5k at st. patricks day and got 26.14 time., in which i was fairly happy about. after about 2 months of training the way i do everyday, i still dont know if i will be able to break that 25 min. plus, if anybody can help, the reason im going so slow is because of constant cramps that are very painful. i know if i get conditioned enough, they will go away, but how long will that take?
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You may not like this.......
The answer is to run more than 5K as practice at least 3 times a week.
If you just started to break 1 mile per day, basically you just started. Nothing wrong with that..........just don't expect awards. You already ran a 5K so your start is actually good.
As you begin to increase your weekly mileage, you will begin to see improvement in your mile splits.
Get a watch with a timer and keep a log of your time per lap and per mile. As you begin to amass more information, you will also get a feel for how to pace yourself.
Vary your workout. Hills one day, interval running one day and a day of just constant running at close to race speed to your maximum training distance.
One of the things that helped me was cycling. Works well for conditioning. By cycling I mean the Lance Armstrong cycling, not going for a ride around the block with friends. A ride where you are constantly pedaling for 30 minutes is a good start. As a note, take a cell phone and be careful.
You have competed in a 5K so you likely live somewhere that has a running club. Find out. Running with more seasoned runners is very helpful.
Cramps........look into stretching or diet. Don't have a full meal before running.
Right now you should not be focused on a "good" running time. Focus on practicing with personal goals. By this I mean if you keep a running log, you will be able to gage how fast you are becoming. If your goal is to get faster, there is no point in trying to get to 6 minute miles as a beginner.
Your 5K time breaks down to 7 min 25 sec per mile. Your goal is to reduce that time. Start timing yourself. The person you have to beat is YOU........over and over again.
If you are committed to improvement through daily year round practice you will feel the full wrath of that Coach........as part of the team.
Good luck. Hope this helps.
You may not like this.......
The answer is to run more than 5K as practice at least 3 times a week.
If you just started to break 1 mile per day, basically you just started. Nothing wrong with that..........just don't expect awards. You already ran a 5K so your start is actually good.
As you begin to increase your weekly mileage, you will begin to see improvement in your mile splits.
Get a watch with a timer and keep a log of your time per lap and per mile. As you begin to amass more information, you will also get a feel for how to pace yourself.
Vary your workout. Hills one day, interval running one day and a day of just constant running at close to race speed to your maximum training distance.
One of the things that helped me was cycling. Works well for conditioning. By cycling I mean the Lance Armstrong cycling, not going for a ride around the block with friends. A ride where you are constantly pedaling for 30 minutes is a good start. As a note, take a cell phone and be careful.
You have competed in a 5K so you likely live somewhere that has a running club. Find out. Running with more seasoned runners is very helpful.
Cramps........look into stretching or diet. Don't have a full meal before running.
Right now you should not be focused on a "good" running time. Focus on practicing with personal goals. By this I mean if you keep a running log, you will be able to gage how fast you are becoming. If your goal is to get faster, there is no point in trying to get to 6 minute miles as a beginner.
Your 5K time breaks down to 7 min 25 sec per mile. Your goal is to reduce that time. Start timing yourself. The person you have to beat is YOU........over and over again.
If you are committed to improvement through daily year round practice you will feel the full wrath of that Coach........as part of the team.
Good luck. Hope this helps.
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