[Kornichi]

So I'm a track and field runner in high school, and i'm pretty good at it. (6th in the 100m, 3rd in the TJ). But the thing is, my nutrition sucks. my coach would tell me one day to make sure i eat healthily, and that same day two days before a big competition, i eat some wendy's...

I was thinking about exercising this summer to keep in shape, but i'm too lazy. i didnt do anything last summer, and i went to nationals for the relay that season, as the anchor.....

Is there any way i could exercise and keep in shape without being discouraged? You know, while having fun....?

[bombb_]

track and field ftw; D

honestly running with a group of people works for me.
like people im pretty much comfortable with.

or maybe just one person, depending on choice.
but running with another is good.
or like, just go to the park and play soccer with friends or something.


or hey, we can run together: D
haha jm.
does that sound creepy?
haha[:

[x SaRaNg HaE x]

Get a running buddy.
During my senior year, our coach was MIA, so my friend and I ran everyday together. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have competed.
We went on a STRICT diet for the whole season (no sweets, soda, fast foods, etc.) and had a specific workout plan everyday.

[laris]

not to force you or frighten you about eating healthier but if you really want that extra boost come competition time you should be eating healthy.

as an athlete, you can only control so many things. You don't control how you train in the season, just how hard. you can't control the other person's speed, diet, athleticism, performance, genetics, your genetics, etc. so the primary things that YOU can control is your off-season training, how hard you train in-season, and your diet. so if you realize a proper diet full of nutrient dense foods etc. is required for optimal performance, the next step is to put the plan, or shall we say knowledge/motivation into action.

a good way of staying in shape while not getting discouraged is cross-training. that is.. pick up something new that would also benefit your sprinting aspect whether it's ballet, yoga, football, rock climbing, weight training, etc. to perhaps cover a weak area of yours. for example, football players who are initially unflexible may pick up yoga as a "fun" way of cross-training. or.. say a long distance runner lifting weights. the possibilities are endless.

how do i know? i wrestle in college in a div-1 program & am a nutrition major. i know it's very easy to get burned out, lose motivation in training/eating habits, etc. etc. but just like everything else.. if you adapt, change it up. i like to switch it up between weird lifting routines and routines designed by our strength & conditioning coach, running, wrestling, learning judo, playing squash, ping pong, or whatever.

[cubecul]

You know, while having fun....?

If you want to run, you're going to have fun. I swim. Swimming I feel is similar to track in that it's all about motivation. Yes you can have motivation to kick a ball, but it's different for these two sports. For us it's how hard you run, how hard you push, how much you really want to put your head down and go for it till the end, race or not.

Pointless post, maybe, but find some way to make yourself want it I guess is what I'm saying. Don't look for fun, that's not gonna happen when it hurts.

[am747]

I use an iPod if I'm just doing a running workout by myself. I REALLY love music, so it almost always helps me keep my mind off the pain as I run more and more.
You shouldn't let it affect your pace though.