How To Run Your First Mile

[ad_1]

Running a mile is a daunting task, and It requires a lot From your body. If you are currently setting a goal for yourself, to run a mile without stopping to rest, i suggest you follow these simple steps to reach your goal as fast as possible. If you begin your journey with your eyes on the prize and begin with running a mile, you will quickly find yourself overwhelmed.

Instead of that approach, take baby steps towards your goal. Your first visit to the track, run for a total of 15 to 20 minutes with the following approach:

Walk for 1 minute, Run for 30 seconds, Walk for 1 minute, Run for 30 seconds, Repeat.

As you can see, with this first approach you are giving your body and respiratory system a break between each run. You're working hard for 30 seconds and cooling down for 1 minute. As your body becomes more accredited to this style of running, you will throw it a curveball.

Walk for 1 minute, Run for 1 minute, Walk for 1 minute, Run for 1 minute, Repeat.

Sometimes your body will also become accredited to this style of running, and you will again need to change up your running routine.

Walk for 30 seconds, Run for 1 minute, Walk for 30 seconds, Run for 1 minute, Repeat.

As you can see your running time has gradually increased as your rest time has gradually decreased. This is called a progression. Sometimes the goal of this progress is to completely eliminate the walk / rest period. Follow those simple steps and the formula will eventually lead to you running your first mile without resting.

Now take this knowledge, get to the track, and enjoy!

[ad_2]

Source by Dave A Peterson

Related Posts

Pet Hamster Care - Are You Up to the Challenge?

Essential Eye Health Foods For Better Eyesight

[ad_1] In many ways the saying by Hippocrates is true today: "Let thy food be thy medicine and let thy medicine be thy food." This principle can be applied to…

Read more
Dwarf Hamster Care - A Pocket Pet For You?

What Are the Serving Sizes on Keurig Coffee Makers?

[ad_1] While different models of Keurig coffee makers will have different options for cup sizes, they all have one thing in common–the buttons you press to brew a cup of…

Read more
Dwarf Hamster Care - A Pocket Pet For You?

Singing Tips and Techniques – Drop Your Adam’s Apple and Extend Your High Singing Range

[ad_1] The “Adam’s Apple” is the container of the vocal cords. When we swallow it moves up to the top of the throat in order to help keep food or…

Read more
Dwarf Hamster Health and Breeding Tips

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being Wealthy and Successful

[ad_1] As far as I know, almost everyone wants to become wealthy and successful. Being wealthy and successful allows you to lead a comfortable life, buy anything you want to…

Read more
Dwarf Hamster Health and Breeding Tips

9 Obstacles That Keep You From Achieving Your Goals

[ad_1] While you may have spent a lot of time working on your goals for the next year, there are plenty of things that are going to get in your…

Read more
Dwarf Hamster Care - A Pocket Pet For You?

Prostate Massage – How Much is Enough? How Much is Too Much?

[ad_1] Prostate massage is without a doubt one of the most powerful tools for healing a sick and painful prostate. It's not because of the massage itself. It is because…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *