I have been trying to bump up my distance for running--its about 1/2 a mile. I just can't seem to get any further without my legs giving out and feeling like I'm having a heart attack! Granted I haven't been practicing for very long, and its been years since I've actually tried running, but are some people just not runners? I'm not overweight, and I'm only 24 so I just don't know what my problem is!
2007-06-26 14:08:57 · 9 answers · asked by Hazardous . 1 in Sports ➔ Running
You just need to build stamina up.
Once your times for the distance you can currently run start to come down drop running by distance and run for as long as it initially took you to run your first distance.
Set this distance as your new target and again run until your times come down.
Keep repeating this and you will soon be running much further than you can now.
2007-06-26 14:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Weatherman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who wants to be can be a runner just look at the field in a marathon like London or New York what were those people doing 5 years ago or even 2
So you need to set your self some goals
A simple first 1 is to aim for 30 minutes 3 maybe 4 times a week
Run at a pace where you can talk to your partner (real or imaginary) As someone says you can build that by taking walk breaks if needed
If you have not done other exercise for a while
starting with walking for 1/2 a mile then running easy for up to half a mile is a way to start
Just remember start easy ... Build slowly ... get proper foot wear
2007-06-26 14:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a runner myself and yes some are better than others in running tats why there is the word"talented' and 'gifted programs", tats why hard work and talent=success.
However a good training program will still bring you further BUT you still cant join the olympics:P
Ok mayb another reason why u have not been improving is because ur training program is not suitable or good enough.
Running until you feel like you got a heart attack?maybe you haven build up ur stamina(basics) enough. Try to run with time and not with distance. If you say that you cant run even more than half a mile, start running for 5-10mins consecutive without stopping at a comfortable pace(can be even as slow as walking but the main purpose is to finish the training.) As you feel more confident progress to longer timings.(its suppose to be tiring to run so don worry too much.)
As you cant even run more than half a mile i can only provide basic training for you, if it doesn't work consult a doctor.
good luck
2007-06-27 02:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, well I agree that maybe you should see a doctor for a check up and tell her/him your concerns. Then if they give you the ok, you just have to change your perspective. I started jogging again a few months ago but was beating myself up because I was not performing as well I as I wanted to. It took the fun out of it. But now I try to find the balance of pushing myself (for improvement) and enjoying the feeling of jogging (so I can continue to jog every week).
If you have to stop and walk, then just stop and walk without any recriminations. Once you catch your breath then get back to running. Also make sure you eat properly and are hydrated. And maybe slowing down would help. The advice I was giving was to concentrate on consistency, not how far you've gone or how fast, for the first few months. Give your body some time to get used to it. After that if you dont like it then stop and do something else. Some times we are mentally prepared but we still have to remember that our bodies need time, care and loads of patience to reach a certain goal.
2007-06-27 00:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by first timer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you expect for nothing invested in the activity??? If you can only get a half mile at a time, GREAT !!! Put it on your schedule to run a half mile 5 days a week.
Running is personal, don't compare yourself to others, and DON'T expect to get into running without putting in some effort.
STOP COMPLAINING !! YOu've taken the first steps in a lifelong endeavor. Running is a journey, not a destination. The joy of running is to be able to slip on the Sauconys and pounding the pavement for a little while.
Don't fret, but don't expect INSTANT GRATIFICATION like at McDs or What-a-Burger. Invest in your own quality of life, and the rewards will be overwhelming. Good LUck
2007-06-26 14:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did aerobics 5 hrs a week and tennis 5 hrs a week in highschool. I was great at it. However, I couldn't run over 2 miles. I had jaw pain and chest pain under my ribs.
10 years later I was diagnosed with a congenital (born with) heart valve defect (bicuspid aortic valve disease) which affects 5% of the population.
Get an ultrasound of your heart because you might have an unknown heart defect.
Otherwise, don't beat yourself up....it is the effort that counts.
2007-06-26 14:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
work up to it. start walking real fast then jog for a 1/2 mile. walk fast for about 5 mins then jog another half mile.
i dont like to run so i walk fast and it only burns about 75 or so less calories
2007-06-26 14:11:40 · answer #7 · answered by rusefox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are running full speed that 1/2 mile thats stupid and of course your legs will give out, if you arent running full speed then you definitely need to practice more
2007-06-26 14:12:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i started running when i was 5 (short distance like 800m) and i did this on a regular basis and now i'm in track team and i'm average
i think if you start at a young age and do it often you are used to the pressure and stress on your anatomy and it becomes natural
if you start at 24 i dont think its very proactive
2007-06-26 14:14:16 · answer #9 · answered by cars_o_holic 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋