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If Im Training For A Two Mile Run And I Am Just Starting Out How Far Should I Run?

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    You shouldn't base your training on how far you run but on how long you run. You should start at jogging for 30 minutes everyday. If you need to you can run for 5 minutes and walk for one. You should also have a day each week where you run a more speed oriented workout. For example: Find a local track or a measure distance near you. Then, run 800 meters at a very fast jog. Mark your time the first attempt. Improve each time you run. Start with 4 of these on your first day. Then increase the amount and lower your time weekly. Also you should have a long run once a week. This means your longest time run. It does not need to be fast, just consistent. I'm currently on a varsity cross country team and track. This is how we started my first time training for the 2 mile.

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    Snipes381 

    answered 7 months ago

      Run a mile every day for about 2 to 3 weeks
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      Shortie12 

      answered 7 months ago

        I run cross country and if you just go off and run 2 miles the very first day you will get hurt or very sore so start to run at a local track or a good running/walking path and jog/run for 4-5 mins and walk 30 sec to 1 min to caught your breath and  jog/run to  get a good and steady pace for about 1/2 mile to 1 mile and steady increase your distance
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        Guest 

        answered 6 months ago

        You should run 5km first, then increase the distance and your pace. And when you finally reach two miles, it will be a easy run for you. If you can't make it ,you can drop out. But continue running, I believe you can do it .
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        Artix 

        answered 6 months ago

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