Does anyone have any running tips to make yourself not as tired when running long distances? (breathing...etc.

Answer 1

breath with your nose and keep a steady pace

Answer 2

I think you have to accept the fact that you are going to be tired. Long distance running consumes a ton of calories / energy. Let's face it, runs of over an hour will pretty much run through your glucose levels and start to hit your fat stores.

Here are some suggestions, though (my long runs tend to be around 10 - 12 miles):

1) Eat before hand -- at least an hour or two beforehand. Eat light and what is generally agreeable to your system.
2) Do not go out fast, unless you can handle the pace. You'll be using precious energy stores. I don't know what your pace is, but don't go all out in the first couple of miles.
3) Take water / gatorade. I use http://www.fuelbelt.com/fube20pr.html (Fuel Belts) to carry liquids.
4) Bring some tunes... they help distract you, but only use if it is safe. I run on country roads, so I keep the music low to hear cars.
5) Accept the fact that your pace is going to be slower. You can beat yourself up mentally. Usually, I'll hit mid 6-min miles for 5K races or short runs. With long runs, I'll start at 7 min miles and dwindle to 8 to 8:15 min miles near the end. Don't get overly worried about it... time degradation is going to happen.
6) Carry an easy-to-digest food source. Gummy bears, jelly beans, etc. Anything to keep your glucose levels high.
7) Caffeine has been shown to help endurance. Not too much, but enough to get you moving.
8) Run a new route or explore new areas. Running the same route over and over again will make you bored / tired.
9) Be well rested beforehand... if you are constantly tired, the long distance runs are going to be murder. Treat them as a hard workout -- the day before you want to either do a short, easy run or nothing at all.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Constistent training will get you there. My best long runs are after a good nights sleep, a reasonable breakfast, and if I'm going more than 5 miles, I take the gatorade over water. I'll choose a route that is distracting, a nice park, over doing laps somewhere, this helps keep my attention away from becoming too self centered. Shorter runs thru the week and one long run a week.

Answer 4

Breath in the nose out the mouth

also don't think bout breathing just put ur mind in a state where u don't think bout running

Answer 5

Always Keep the back straight and never slouch! Run at a steady pace and drink plenty of water.. I prefer smart water.. It has electrolytes and can be found at any grocery store!

Answer 6

GORP- Good ol' raisins and peanuts. I was told once when biking to carry a mix of raisins and peanuts. I would suggest high protein a couple of hours before running.

Answer 7

1. breath through ur nose and out ur mouth
2. to avoid cramps...it might help eating a banana... it works for me
3. drink a powerade or gatorade..water doesnt help as much
4. dont pace urself... and dont think about running.. keep ur mind focoused on something else

HOPE THIS HELPED!

Answer 8

pace your breathing, take a breath every two steps you take. don't think about how far you haev to go just keep picking up your legs and set them in front of you

Answer 9

start slow. pace yourself.

you can also try power walking, doing aerobics or other cardio excercises to increase your stamina.

found these Breathing tips for highly trained athletes. hope it helps:
http://www.cptips.com/respmus.htm

Answer 10

Relax, breath, and keep telling yourself that your not tired,,