if you are not a runner? I want to do more running, but I can't run down the street and not get winded...how do I become a trackstar?
2007-03-16 04:38:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i think this is a lifestyle choice; it is going to be painful to start.. i'd say before lacing up your shoes, you have to prepare yourself mentally and REALLY want to do this... running once a week only when you feel like it won't make you a track star...
to begin i would set a goal; go online and look up your local listings for future 5k or 10k races; sign up for one that is 10-15 weeks out... then download or set a training plan...
i agree with the others, start slow; some training plans call for time, not distance; run 5 minutes, walk 10-minutes, run 5 minutes, walk 10-minutes... slowly build up your cardio until you can run/jog for 30-minutes non-stop... having a 'race' scheduled can help with motivation and training... i'm actually running my first marathon in june.. the San Diego marathon and it is pushing me forward...
read: ultramarathon man, by dean karnazes for inspiration :)
no pain, no glory - - and i live for glory
2007-03-16 04:50:09 · answer #1 · answered by mrjoh2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend is one of the top runners in CT and has helped me with my running.
The best advice I can give to you is to run a couple of miles non-stop, but do it at a constant pace and do this just about everyday. f you goal is to get under a 6 min mile, then run about 5 miles a day, but do not do it in a certain time, just keep running and don't stop. This will build your endurance.
To uild speed, go to a track and run a lap as fast as you can, keep sprinting and don't stop until your done with that lap.
This two things have help me a lot.
2007-03-16 04:43:32 · answer #2 · answered by count1564 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
One step at a time. I've had a few friends and family members that started running from "scratch" using the attached 10-week schedule. It worked for them. The key is to take it slowly and build up to where you want to be...don't do it all at once. If the schedule below is too easy, try picking it up at week 3 or 5, or whatever makes sense for your current abilities. Good luck!
- Mike
2007-03-16 05:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start with walking, it's better to do it gradually, first walking slowly to fast pased and then do some light running followed by just some more walking, start with half a mile and then work up to 2... etc...
2007-03-16 04:42:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jamester 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie a donut to the end of a stick, have Big Bald dangle the donut in front of you, have him run with said donut on a stick, chase donut.
You'll be Pele in no time.
2007-03-16 04:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Start out running slow. Run everyday! And everytime you run, push yourself a little bit further. Feel the burn!!!
2007-03-16 04:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by ez2enjoy24 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
work your way up to it. make sure to do lots of stretching. you have to know every part of your body intimately and give each part lots of use to get used to a hard workout. then you start running a little bit more each day or week. good luck and happy day:)
2007-03-16 05:51:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start slow. You can try to walk for 30 sec and jog for 30 sec until you complete your desired time or mileage.
2007-03-16 04:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by reinventinghollywood 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ask forrest gump- he just started running. im sorry i have no clue. i dont think i could run if i was being chased by a bear.
2007-03-16 04:45:47 · answer #9 · answered by tire chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can start jogging instead of running then wait a little bit and strart stepping it up
2007-03-16 04:46:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋