In november, i need to be able to run at least 5 mi for skiing tryouts?

Question

i've started running 1-2 mi a day, but what else could i do so i'm over prepared?

Answer 1

In addition to your running, add a jump rope for 15 minutes a day. This will increase your reaction speed and balance.  It also will add to your core body strength which is critical at all levels.  Build your endurance over the next month and vary your terrain to hills as well as a soccer pitch.  Find a team to work with. Solo exercise is a drag on the emotions.  

Answer 2

You should gradually increase your distance.

I do my long runs on monday, short run on wednesday and speed/interval/tempo runs on friday with cross training inbetween.

If you increase your total week miles by approximately 10-15 % each week you should be fine for running 5 miles by november.

Answer 3

Heres what I would do:

-Each day, gradullay build up how far you run.

-Build your stamina by taking short sprints.

-DRINK WATER!!

-STRETCH ALOT!!

Answer 4

you need to work it up. I recommend making a routine. join track in the fall. I do track to work up my legs for skiing. my routine is a run through my small town. I would try something like running trails so it is harder and you are conditioning your legs to have the endurence. They want you to have strong muscles not to be able to run. so just run a mile or two everyday and then one day move your goal to 3 miles and so on and so forth  

Answer 5

This week- 1-2 mi per day, take Sunday off

Next week- 1.5 to 2 mi per day, go 4 on Thursday, take Friday and Sat off.

Rest of the weeks- 2 mi per day, go big on Thursday or Saturday with a big run 4-5 miles.  Take two days off per week.  By November, you'll be one of the top runners.

I hope this is for cross country skiing.  Downhill you need more plyo-metrics, squats/lunges/leg press, and agility exercises.