does anyone know any breathing techniques i can use to allow myself to run longer.?
399210
Try running slower.  Work on distance first and speed sometime down the road.  If you are brand new to running and haven't been active, try a beginning running program that mixes walking and running like the couch to 5K plan:  http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
921156
Coming from someone in the Army whose weakness is running as well, I can suggest a few things that have helped me to bring down my run time.  Obviously the only way you can get better at something is to practice it over and over again.  I found a couple of things that have helped me bring down my run time.  I would usually break up the week and plan on doing a longer run one day (say 3-5 miles in the beginning).  Another day I would run two miles on a track to warm up and then run what is called a fartlek run.  See the link and search for the description.  The third day I would do something like an interval run.  Again, see the description in the FM.  The biggest thing I think is to also give your legs a day off in between.  Running heavy every other day seems to work well from my perspective.  The only other suggestion I have is for you to find someone who runs a little bit faster than you and run with them on a constant basis.  If you have someone to keep up with, it will make you run faster.  If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me.
275567
breath in deep and hold as long as you can.\nit works.
547892
It has a lot to do with your breathing (make sure you take deep enough breaths) and not stretching enough or eating too much before you run.
1186588
Try to work out a bit. Sometimes people will need a 'break in' period where they are getting their muscles used to the long distance, so working out will help. Try to get some speed work in too, such as 800s or 600s at a fast pace. This will help your 'kick' at the end of the long race. \n\nGood luck!
450458
Run more and run with faster than you people in order to make you run more and faster.\nGood Luck...:)
254412
When u run ur body becomes hot & it needs oxygen to cool it down & since u r not used to of it ur body tryies to extract every bit of oxygen it can. U need to make ur stemina, u can start jogging, dont run too fast, let gradually make ur body warm & when u start feeling now ur breath is getting out of control slow down a lil ...dont stok, dont walk ....just slow ur pace, if needed make it very slow..... & jog again ...... with time increase ur ur speed & time.... try to take deep big breaths. hope it helps
1113263
all you can really do is run more or you could start rollerblading for a while. even though i wasnt trying to improve my running time it did. maybe you should try that and running so you can get your leg muscles stronger. or try to breathe more efficiently when you are running. also i used to run on the ball of my foot. but now I dont and I run faster. try making your steps more sspringy. you will definitly feel like your running faster. thats all I can think of. i hope you get faster :D
955114
I would recommend interval running.  Start out at a pace you can comfortably maintain for, say, five minutes and then run as hard as you can for one minute, then carry on at your comfortable pace for 5, then beast it again for 1 minute etc etc...aim to do this every other run.  Your 'other' run should concentrate on endurance so run a set distance at a steady pace and watch your times reduce....hope this makes sense...it's hard to explain in type
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well running by now wont help you. only 1 thing can help you within 2 days\nStretch 3 time a day till your meet and your stride will dramtically increase\nstretch for 2 seconds and repeat this 10-20 times\nDO this for all your normal stretches \nMake sure your breath in and out\nthe first few time you do this it wil ltake you a long time and you will sweat alot but as you get more edpirenced you will be cokme more efficent\nthis will lenghten you stride dramatically and possibly help your race this weekend
916874
Do some running,\nit will help you a ton!
906557
you could run with weights around ur legs or do high steps with weights. That will help you extend your stride and run faster!
307482
Getting a massage (if within budget) is the best way. I do alot of running and this is by far the best way I have noticed and tried!!
248256
Running is good for you all around. You have to breath correctly while you run. If your not used to running I would start off jogging, or even a brisk walk. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.  Your lungs will do better over time. When I started running my chest would hurt more than my body.  It just took some time. I got better.
257031
In training, try adding weights to your body when u run, ie. buy weight wrist and wrap around ur 4 limbs. Also, dun wear "aero dynamics" clothings when training. Try to achieve 12.2secs under these additional load and resistance.
595484
Simply, breathe more. The more and longer you expand and contract your lungs...the more they will "work out". For lung capacity...try holding your breath underwater. Ive been doing it for about 5 years and Im up to about 45 seconds.
464293
try jogging.  jog for as long as you can every day and you'll be able to jog for longer and longer and longer.  :)