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2003/07/01, 05:03 PM
Well I've started running a week ago in order to get in shape and build up my endurance . The thing is everytime I run I can't seem to surpass the distance I ran the previous night. The thing is my legs dont feel tired at all and I know I can run a greater distance, it's just I feel so out of breath. My friend tells me it's all about breething and keeping a rhythm then you can run really long distances. It's just what's the proper 'breething rhythm'? Haha you guys must think weird for asking
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2003/07/01, 06:48 PM
this is true what your friend said it is a rhythm.try doing some cardio aerobics and find a rhythm..if you don;t have one you start breathing strong when you don't have to or even not enough ...pace yourself.....and sometimes when you start running your mind feels it before your body..keep focusyou must push yourself just alittle everyday....i put my self into a mind zone the only thing that i focus on is my breathing and the end of the trail...not in between....work on breathing..once you find it ...you will love running...good luck..... ;D
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2003/07/01, 06:49 PM
I started out only being able to run 1 minute...that's it, just 1 single minute...then I was dead. 3 months later I can pretty much run as long as I want...40 minutes being the longest I've ever gone. Your lungs and heart are probably a bit out of shape but they WILL get better.. it's only been one week. Try to surpass your time even if it's only be 10 seconds. good luck! and welcome to the site
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2003/07/02, 11:40 AM
I've run a few marathons in the last few years, and what everyone is saying is true. Its very common for those who are not avid runners to start off like TaraB. The most common problem is that most people starting off do not maintain the same pace. They start off slow, but with in a few minutes they are doing an all out sprint. I think the best thing to do is to run with someone else. If you have a partner, the two of you will be able to regulate the pace.
Breathing and rhythm are the most important elements of becoming a good runner. But if you can just learn to maintain your pace, the breathing and rhythym will come together.
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2003/07/02, 12:13 PM
I'm not a great runner, stick to teh same pace - dead slow. I try and regulate my breathing through my stride. 2 strides breathing in, 2 strides breathing out. You just need to find a rhythm that works for you.
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2003/07/02, 04:56 PM
I'm a novice to running as well. I need to use a treadmill to keep my pace. Like Mike said, if I run outside, all of the sudden I'm winded and can't continue after a couple minutes. On the treadmill, the first twelove minutes are a littel tough and then I find my rythm and can go on for a long time. I figure if I keep on the treadmill I'll get used to a pace and then try again outdoors.
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2003/07/03, 09:48 AM
I say slowly catches the monkey...
Since you are breaking into running, don't be shy to slow down to a walk if you're feeling tired, regroup catch your breath and run after you've caught up, repeat until you've covered your distance. Gradually work your way through the walk breaks by jogging slowly through them, eventually you'll be running your distance.
if you're running out on the streets, take telephone poles as markers and use them as objectives, walk through a few run through a few and so on. Later you could use the same markers to run through all and find a section or three in your routine to up the tempo to build stamina.
However you tackle it, set yourself a time goal...be active for 20 mins. Gradually as you get stronger fitter etc, you'll find that the distance will start to increase as you cover ground a little faster. It takes time, stick with it.
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