How do i get a better time on the mile?

Question

In 4th grade I ran a 6:55 mile. Now I'm in 8th and they actually test us and I can only run a 9:00 which is failing. I want to be fast again. What is the fastest way to get faster? Anything besides running?

I'm a boy.

Answer 1

Well, your body needs to get used to running. So run daily and when you run the mile start out not too solw, but don't run too fast ethier. Go a normal speed  and at the end sprint the fastest you can go. Drink lots pf water and belive in yourself. I run too and its hard, but you need to put lots of effort into it. Good Luck next time you run!!!

Answer 2

that was just like me untill i forgot about it

u have to start good, if u got stamina then u have to run with a longer leg spread.

if u get tired quick the u do shorter leg spread

Answer 3

General cardio training will help. Fartlek training is very useful for that sort of distance. Lose body fat and work on lower body strength (endurance rather than explosive power though)

Answer 4

You gotta get out an run more often.

You can't do much other than run.

Before you run, make sure you've eaten something so you've got enough energy to keep going.

Sorry I can't help you out any more, mate.

Answer 5

Running IS the fastest way to get faster. Try what Luce said and do Fartleks (look it up on Wikipedia).

If you're not willing to run, I don't know of any other way you'll improve in time.

Answer 6

you can't just get fast, you have to work at it. i know that's probably not what u wanted to hear but you'll just have to practice. if you try to hard at first you could injure yourself (shin splints, they reeeeeeeeeely suck)

Answer 7

only run 3 lapps and dont let your p.e teacher know

Answer 8

get a few armed guards to chase you

and be naked.. less weight

Answer 9

wow well i ran a 5:12 as an 8th grader but i love to run. If your just trying to get a good grade in gym i would say try biking it builds up your endurance fast. Also try to eat a lot of carbs that will burn off easy

Answer 10

practice practice practice makes perfect

Answer 11

Dude, you were smoking fast as a 4th grader lol

Stop being lazy now and run again, and 9:00 is failing at your school? I guess they make you actually jog or run..cuase in my school failings like 14 minutes. =P

Answer 12

Sorry to disappoint you, but the best way to get faster is to run... a lot. The more you run, the faster you will get, and the easier it will be to run the mile.