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Josh P
I want to start running and get on a schedule. Just need some advice from you experience runners or someone who can give me some insight.
How many miles should i run and how many days should i run?
If not miles how long(minutes) should i run?
Is mixing sprints with long distance a good idea?
Just trying to get on my cardio tip.
Answer
Depends on your goals, current fitness level, and other health factors.
I suggest you purchase a couple issues of magazines like Runners World. (or read online) Most issues will explain some stretching and schedule techniques.
Here are some basic guidelines.
Use a watch and time each mile so you know your pace.
Don't over do it when you are just getting started.
Stretch before and after.
Only do your "long" run 1 time per week. Long is a relative term. When My dad trains for marathons, he does 1 long run per week starting at about 12 miles, and working up to 22 miles a couple weeks before the race. The he does a taper down schedule. For many casual runners, the long run is about 10 miles. For some the long run is only 4 miles.
Mixing in sprints is good. It is called "intervals".
Get a good pair of running shoes designed for your stride. Go to a running store, not just any shoe store. They will watch you run and make an informed recommendation.
You may also be interested in the Jeff Galloway method. This basically combines running and walking on a schedule. This allows my mother in her 70's to complete races.
Depends on your goals, current fitness level, and other health factors.
I suggest you purchase a couple issues of magazines like Runners World. (or read online) Most issues will explain some stretching and schedule techniques.
Here are some basic guidelines.
Use a watch and time each mile so you know your pace.
Don't over do it when you are just getting started.
Stretch before and after.
Only do your "long" run 1 time per week. Long is a relative term. When My dad trains for marathons, he does 1 long run per week starting at about 12 miles, and working up to 22 miles a couple weeks before the race. The he does a taper down schedule. For many casual runners, the long run is about 10 miles. For some the long run is only 4 miles.
Mixing in sprints is good. It is called "intervals".
Get a good pair of running shoes designed for your stride. Go to a running store, not just any shoe store. They will watch you run and make an informed recommendation.
You may also be interested in the Jeff Galloway method. This basically combines running and walking on a schedule. This allows my mother in her 70's to complete races.
How do you know and check if your timing belt has broken? I have 96 Monte Carlo z34.?
diddy32200
If the timing belt broke while you were driving, how would you know? And whats the age cost to get it fixed.
Answer
The easiest way to check for a broken timing belt is to remove the oil filler cap on the valve cover and watch for overhead cam movement under the valve cover while turning the crankshaft. If there is no cam movement when the crankshaft is turned then the timing belt is broken. But I would recommend removing the timing belt cover to check the belt because turning the crankshaft too much if the belt is broken can do catastrophic engine damage if it is not already damaged. The engine in that 1996 Monte Carlo Z34 is the 3.4L V6 LQ1 engine with twin dual cams on each head and the timing belt on that engine is a bear to change. The flat rate labor time guide to replace that timing belt is 4.5 hours, while the labor time guide to replace most other GM timing belts is between 2 and 3 hours. But if you didn't change that belt at the recommended 60,000 mile intervals and the belt broke while the engine was running, then it's a fairly safe bet that the engine is scrap now. Being an interference engine and having 4 overhead cams, there is little to no chance of avoiding catastrophic piston and valve damage if that timing belt broke while the engine was running.
The easiest way to check for a broken timing belt is to remove the oil filler cap on the valve cover and watch for overhead cam movement under the valve cover while turning the crankshaft. If there is no cam movement when the crankshaft is turned then the timing belt is broken. But I would recommend removing the timing belt cover to check the belt because turning the crankshaft too much if the belt is broken can do catastrophic engine damage if it is not already damaged. The engine in that 1996 Monte Carlo Z34 is the 3.4L V6 LQ1 engine with twin dual cams on each head and the timing belt on that engine is a bear to change. The flat rate labor time guide to replace that timing belt is 4.5 hours, while the labor time guide to replace most other GM timing belts is between 2 and 3 hours. But if you didn't change that belt at the recommended 60,000 mile intervals and the belt broke while the engine was running, then it's a fairly safe bet that the engine is scrap now. Being an interference engine and having 4 overhead cams, there is little to no chance of avoiding catastrophic piston and valve damage if that timing belt broke while the engine was running.
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