Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Need for Speed

You guys know I have held the goal of a 24 min 2-miler (yes I am a turtle) forever! Well I am on a mission to make this happen, and I need your help! What things did you do to improve your speed?


5 comments:

  1. I think your goal is the same as my goal LOL I had it once ever and it just came from consistent exercise and running. The better shape you are in the quicker you can be. With that being said I do think some of us are just slow runners and its okay. You will get to your 2 miles in 24 mins. ;)

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  2. That is NOT turtle speed!! (at least to the rest of us turtles!!) Im working on my speed right now. I have no idea if this is the right way to do it or not.... I do it on a treadmill. I started with two minutes at 5.0 and then one minute at 4.8, When I feel like Im not going to die, I try to increase the first speed by .1

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  3. Several things. Strengthen your hamstrings and quads with things like deadlifts, lunges and squats. When you run concentrate on not picking up your feet too high. It's about a faster turnover so faster, quicker steps. You have to train your legs to move faster which takes time and practice. Another thing in incorporating speed work or hills once a week. Happy training!

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  4. I am of no help - not a runner. But you go girl! I will cheer you on as you increase your speed. :-D

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  5. I am a turtle myself! I run at 2miles/hr speed, so you are definitely the hare :)

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