Will running in place every other day? BEST AWNSER GETS 10 POINTS?

Question

help me prepare for track seeason at school

right now its summer and its july 10th and school starts in late august

will running in place every otherday for about 30min help me prepare for long distance running which will help me get into the track team

if this isnt a good way to prepare for track season at school then please tell me what is

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i want to be really good

Answer 1

yes it will. running is about staying in shape and having strong leg muscles. running in place will do both

Answer 2

Well why would you run in place? I think you should actually run. I ran with my mom once and it helped me in cheer. You don't even have to just run. You can condition, too. I know A LOT of stuff you can do to condition. There is crunches, push-ups, squats, etc. You can also stretch because it definitely helps! There is this place called Velocity and it helps you to be a faster runner, and it gives you less of a chance to get injured. Hope this helped!

Answer 3

Running in place probably won't help you nearly as much as actually going outside and running.  This is because youre using different muscles when running in place and not opening up your stride.  Also, if youre looking to really get in shape, try alternating between longer, slower runs and short, fast runs.      

Also try doing ab workouts on your days off, that will definately improve your times

Hope I helped :]

Answer 4

Running in place is not going to help much if any.  Get out in your neighborhood or on a track and do some mileage.  Think about it, your going to be running track so whats better training then actually running? Simple enough, right?

Answer 5

It might, but it could very well destroy your form if you aren't careful.

Answer 6

Yes but add some weight when you do it. Use ankle weights. also do squat workouts. you can also exercise your calves by going on your tiptoes up and down with the squat bar on your back. you can exercise you thighs by doing the leg press, leg extensions or the runner machine in a gym. JUMP STRETCH and RESISTANCE TRAINING will also increase your run explode very very dramatically. You can also jog with a weight vest to help you become stronger and faster. Also focus on your running technique- for example, if you run the 400m, focus on long striding steps to increase distance on a pace. Or if you are sprinting, focus on moving your legs faster, which jump stretch will do.

Answer 7

No, it wont. Running place doesn't have any real benefeit for running. It will get your heart rate up, but it wont improve you as a runner. If you're planning on running distance, the only real way to do it is to go out on the track, roads, trails, etc., and run. Start off slow. Summer training is about building a base. So, start off slow and work on just increasing mileage and gaining endurance.

Also, it's important to work upper body in running, espcially core for distance runner. Try adding in core work outs a couple times a week, and building up.

Once you're a couple weeks into summer training, try running hill repeats to really gain stamina and aerobic strength.

If you can't run for some reason, bike and swimming are the best forms of cross training for aerobic conditioning.

Answer 8

Im on the track team, but i dont do long distance. But im sure that running in place will get you in shape. Although that is true you should really get out and run. Distance runners run a variety of distances and if you pace yourself and see what you are good at then you will be in perfect shape for all the events you want to run. If your thinking about cross country then you should practice on your schools track/course so you can become used to it. Everywhere you compete will be different so you should also do hills and things like that.

Answer 9

No, running in place won't help. You should go to your schools track and work on distance runs almost everyday. If you're running long distance:

Modified: 800m, 1500m

Varsity: Boys-800m, 1600m, 3200m

              Girls-800m, 1500m, 3000m

Try working on the events you want to run and just keep practicing them, even over the winter if you can find a place indoors to run (not in place! Like a treadmile, or an indoor track, or even your schools gym with your teachers permission).

Good luck, keep up the good work, and also, if you want, you can go ask your track coach for some tips.