Shit! Needs some tips on how to get in shape, FAST!

[Evil sausage]

So, today at school(writing this on my phone during recess btw) our form teacher told us that we are going to run 1 mile(thats 10 km) in about 2 weeks. Now the problem is that I'm kinda out off shape(not overweight though) and I think that I would be able to run 3-4 km, which is'nt really good enough. So, any tips on how to quickly get in somewhat better shape and at least be able to run 5 km? I'm already taking a daily jog. EDIT: It would appear that my math teacher is kinda bad, with metric mile I meant 10 km.

 

[Eleuthera]

So, today at school(writing this on my phone during recess btw) our form teacher told us that we are going to run 1 mile(thats a metric mile, 10 k) in about 2 weeks. Now the problem is that I'm kinda out off shape(not overweight though) and I think that I would be able to run 3-4 k, which is'nt really good enough. So, any tips on how to quickly get in somewhat better shape and at least be able to run 5 k? I'm already taking a daily jog.

Either you or your teacher is making a mistake here, a metric mile is 1500 metres not 10k. Unless the "k" doesn't stand for kilometre here, in that case I apologise.

 

[Danzaivar]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_mile

Metric mile is a distance which approximates one statute mile (1609.344 m) at a round figure of metres (the SI or metric unit of length). The term is most commonly used in track running and swimming.

In track running, the 1500 m race became the standard middle distance race in Europe in the late 19th century,[1] and has been the standard distance in the Olympic Games since 1896. The distance of the race is sometimes referred to as a metric mile.[2]

However, even in countries which do not embrace the metric system, most running tracks have a lap distance of 400 metres in the innermost lane. The standard middle distance in many United States high school competitions, for instance, is four times around the track, and this 1600 m distance is sometimes referred to as a metric mile as well.

1,600 metres, not 10,000 metres.

But err, that's kind of insane if they actually mean 10 kilometres. Just go out every other day and run til you can't physically run anymore and hope it's enough I suppose.

Oh! And eat lots of pasta the night before the run.

 

[Rylot]

So, today at school(writing this on my phone during recess btw) our form teacher told us that we are going to run 1 mile(thats a metric mile, 10 k) in about 2 weeks. Now the problem is that I'm kinda out off shape(not overweight though) and I think that I would be able to run 3-4 k, which is'nt really good enough. So, any tips on how to quickly get in somewhat better shape and at least be able to run 5 k? I'm already taking a daily jog.

Either you or your teacher is making a mistake here, a metric mile is 1500 metres not 10k. Unless the "k" doesn't stand for kilometre here, in that case I apologise.

Isn't a metric mile 1600m? I thought it was four laps of a 400m track was nine feet shorter than a mile.

 

[Polaris19]

Ran the mile for about ten years and let me tel you, there is nothing wrong with walking it partway.

But if your insistent on running the whole thing then pacing yourself is a good idea. Don't run at full speed right at the start. Just run a medium speed and maintain it for as long as you can.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

How about you not bother and just run normally? Seriously, what's going to happen if you just walk it part way through?

 

[SimuLord]

1600 m = about a first down short of a mile.

If you can't run THAT, you're more than "a little" out of shape. You've either got a heart condition or you need to throw your computer out a window and get your doughboy ass outdoors.

 

[Eleuthera]

Isn't a metric mile 1600m? I thought it was four laps of a 400m track was nine feet shorter than a mile.

See one of the above posts, it can mean either 1500 or 1600 metres. I know a mile is ~1600 metres, so I always assume that by metric mile people mean the 1500 version, since the difference between 1600 and 1609 metres is just not worth mentioning... but that might be just me.

 

[Sacman]

go climb a mountain several times on an empty stomach that's how I lost all of my weight...

 

[Magnesium360]

Just like most people suggested, just go for daily runs and try to build up the fitness. This is the best thing for it. Short of injecting yourself with bullshark testosterone. Which is both illegal and incredibly stupid.

 

[Motti]

If you're already taking a daily jog then you should have no problems with running a mile in two weeks. Just don't overstretch yourself before the day comes and try to pace yourself. Who knows? You may even make a hobby out of it and keep on running (that's pretty much what I did).

 

[Evil sausage]

Right, I've fixed the whole metric mile deal, blame my math teacher.

 

[ottenni]

I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that there is no way to 'get in shape' fast. Its just not possibly.

The good news is that 1 mile isn't that far and you wont need much preparation to be able to run it. Sure you wont be able to run it fast but you will be able to run it.

My advice is to go for a nice simple mile run on 4 days of a week, then a 2 mile walk on two more days. And always leave a single day for rest.

If your jogging is anything like that than don't worry, you'll do fine.

 

[Amethyst Wind]

I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that there is no way to 'get in shape' fast. Its just not possibly.

Sure it's 'possibly'. Lyposuction, surgery etc can get you in a pretty good shape quickly.........on the outside. You'll still have a crappy heart and grunge in your arteries but you might look good for a few days until the crippling after-effects of radically altering your body unnaturally set in.

 

[ottenni]

I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that there is no way to 'get in shape' fast. Its just not possibly.

Sure it's 'possibly'. Lyposuction, surgery etc can get you in a pretty good shape quickly.........on the outside. You'll still have a crappy heart and grunge in your arteries but you might look good for a few days until the crippling after-effects of radically altering your body unnaturally set in.

Shhhhh don't tell them that, you'll put the fitness industry out of business!

 

[Fortesque]

Move into a house by yourself.

You will realize that food is expensive and Games Workshop stuff is way more fun and somehow you will just drop 20kg(44lb) in 2 months like I did.

 

[AWC Viper]

I marched 10 K's a day in the cadets, no one could run that.

OT: join a gym

 

[Embz]

I had to run 10k in my school. I just went out every weekend with my friends and we started running 5k and every week we added an extra 1k until we reached 10k. Worked fine for me

 

[Evil sausage]

EDIT: It would appear that my math teacher is kinda bad, with metric mile I meant 10 km.

Who the hell would RUN 10km? Just walking would drain you out, nevermind running. Your form teacher wants to kill all of you.

Thats what I thought, apparently my form teacher did'nt agree

 

[knight steel]

Surgery ^_^ it will only cost a bit of money especially if you get it from my crazy cousin steve.