How to run[track and such]?

Question

Hello. I've run for the past 3 years, only during gym class. I'm always out of breath and it takes a good 10 or 15 minute rest to get back my breath. It's definately not because Im out of shape, because I've been running a mile or more 4 times a week for 3 years. My doctor says that it is because I'm out of shape though. And no matter how much data i show her, she claims it's my fault. I'm really not that concerned about what a dctor says, so I don't think I need to go to a doctor. But for tennis next year, i will need to run A LOT. Is there a good way to be a good runner, one that will survive a short or long distance run? Tips appreciated. Thanks

Answer 1

The running that i required for tennis is NOTHING like running you do you should do SUICIDES instead of mile runs because a sprinting excersise like is the EXACT kind of running you do in tennis!!!

I no this for a fact...

Answer 2

Hi Kristen,

For tennis you need to do sprinting. So start out with approx 50 meters and simply do it as fast as you can. Take a break and repeat. Take a break and repeat.  The next day you will be doing it faster. And you can do more repeats. In seven days you will be a lot faster. The following week increase to approx 100 meters, etc. Running longer distances like a mile is not going to be as helpful. This time your doc is probably right. You can run a slow mile 4 times a week and`still be out of shape. You would be better off running 4 or 5 miles once a week to get in good shape.

Mukunda

Answer 3

tennis and running long distance are nothing in common do demanding 100 meter work out such as 20 repetitions of 100 at 20 seconds or less of course