Two races...less than two weeks to prepare...?

Question

I ran a 6:28 (thanks to everyone who helped me get there!) mile, so now, being among the top 5 13-year-olds in the school, I get to run against them on May 20th to determine the best in the school. On the same day, though, I have a track meet for all of my county. I'll be running in the morning for school (8:00 to 9:00), and then the track meet starts at 5:30-8:30.

I'm looking to do the mile run, the standing long jump, and then possibly the 800-meter, although I don't know if that will tire me out too much, even though I really want to do it.

So, how can I train? Also, although I want to train, we did the PE situps test on Tuesday, and I'm still sore from it! Why? I used to be able to dod 50 situps without feeling sore at all! Is 40 in one minute too fast?

Answer 1

uh run?

Answer 2

I have been running for 8 years now and would recommend the following:

I would strengthen the core: calves, quads, hams, back and abdominal (the "six pack" muscles along with the obleks), chest and arms. But when strengthening these muscles, I would focus more on the muscle endurance not the muscle bulk. For more advice for this, I would consult with a personal trainer. For the running part, I would stay flexible as it helps/contributes to your balance (so do the muscles in your core) but also helps prevent some injuries like pulled muscles and shin splints. Also, I would try to make up a schedule where you can run for X amount of days and try to have a long run. I would start off slowly, running about 2-3 miles per run for the first week and increase my mileage per week. Make sure you have the following: a good diet, hydration, sleep, a good sense on how to take care of your body, and sleep. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Good Luck!!!