I am training for a police physical fitness test. I have to run 1.5 miles in 16 minutes and 28 secondss. Now I am sure that doesn't seem like much but let me tell you how much I despise running... :)
Do you have any custom programs or tips you could give me? I have around 8-10 weeks to train.
Answer by Dominique:
Hi Joshua,
Without knowing your base situation (what exercise do you do, what is your current time on that distance, how often do you run etc.) it is a bit hard to give you good advice.
However, a few hints and pointers:
For the coming 8-10 weeks, run three-four times per week; it is okay if you run and walk (see my run/walk beginner running programs in the beginner section for examples).
Make sure you listen to your body and don't overdo it at any point in time and get injured. If you are untrained, jumping into a running program gives you higher risk of injury.
100 Day Marathon Plan from Marius Bakken
presents a welcome fresh training approach to marathon running that has proven to be very effective. It's the best marathon training program available today.
Marius has competed in the Olympics and has trained with world-class
athletes from Italy and Kenya. He has learnt from these runners and has made those training
methods applicable to marathon training programs for normal people like
ourselves.
This marathon plan prepares you well for a marathon by first focusing
on 5k and 10k training. Only when you are ready
Marius moves on to marathon training.
Want to get ready for a marathon within 100 days?
Then you need to give the 100 Day Marathon Plan a try.
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