I can't seem to run?

Question

I want to run several miles a day. For some reason I can only run a few seconds though. I am very fit and work out alot, but I just can't run! I feel like I can't breath and have to stop in less than 30 seconds. What can I do??

I do not smoke.

I am NOT fat. I weigh like 100 pounds!

Answer 1

All of these answers but one are very good. First, get a comprehensive physical.There may be another answer. I have coached youth basketball teams in the past, and it maybe technique. You would be suprised how many people don't know how to run. One of the biggest technical issues I have had to teach is proper thrust. Many people generate the thrust from their legs upward instead of forward. When this happens, you tend to try and exert more energy into your motion, only making yourself work harder with no increase(or very little) in speed. Another problem is stride, up to a point the amount of energy required for each stride is close to the same. Meaning a eight inch stride uses about the same energy an eighteen inch stride. But no matter what, rule out a health cause.

Answer 2

My dad has the same problem. He is training for a marathon and runs a couple miles everyday. However, he has not been able to run recently and is going to see a doctor. I suggest you do the same. More than likely, your body is trying to tell that you are exhausted. Try again later, get plenty of rest, and eat the right foods. Next time start at a slower pace and work your way up to where you were before.

Answer 3

Running is not the same as walking. If you don't train in running, you don't do it well. Are you doing this indoors or outdoors?
Start by [ stretch first ] walking 5 minutes, running as long as you can; walk 5 min., run as long as you can, etc. until you've been exercising for 30 minutes.
Then go and lift weight, pushups, situps, obliques, and crunches.
Rest from running one day, and try again. Try to do a bit more each day.

Answer 4

You need to start out slowly, try walking and then gradually jog at a steady pace. If the shortness of breath is really bad and doesnt get any better, then maybe talk to your doctor..maybe its allergies or you have a breathing disorder/asthma or something.

Answer 5

You probably have muscles, but running is pure cardio. Start with a slow jog for half a mile, then make it a bit faster, or longer everyday. Running is just something you'll need to work at, but you'll get it. Good luck!

Answer 6

You should slow your pace. You might workout a lot but running takes a different set of muscles. It takes poop loads of air to run. Your lungs have to strengthen as well as your joints. You are running too fast. Run slowly. You should be able to talk while you run. You also gotta push yourself if you are working for speed. Run slowly for about 15 minutes then do a running spurt for as log as you can. Then slow down to the original pace without stopping.

Answer 7

i was the same as you, i wanted to run but i couldnt because i didnt have the stamina. i tried this program The Couch-to-5K Running Plan that a friend recommended to me and IT WORKED!! the most important thing to remember is that nothing is overnight and there were some days that i would stay on the same level because i was not ready to advance. but i stuck with it. HTH

Answer 8

Do a light jog instead. It's hard to just constantly be running full sprint, your heart is constantly pumping blood overtime and it's hard to keep it up for a decent amount of time. A light jog should do good for the cardio.

Answer 9

just try and keep your mind occupied while running long distances - it works for me! and if the breathing is still a serious problem, maybe it could be exercised induced asthma?

Answer 10

run around your block and gradually add to it. if that doesn't work then you should see a doctor.