How do I force myself to run without stopping?
955396
i'm a cross country runner and trust me, your problem is common: \n\n1: pace yourself. cross country (long distant running) is all about pace and breathing. you can't sprint the first lap and then expect yourself to run the whole thing at that pace!!! that's crazy! you need to set a pace that's pretty teady. \n\n2. start out smaller. before running the mile perfect, try running the half mile without stopping. then 3 laps...you have to build up to something. it took me 2 months to build up to 18 laps around the track, but i did it and now 18 is sooo easy for me. ((25...now thats getting harder)). \n\n3. eating? they're actually not that relatede except for keep to healthy foods. before the day you run, eat lots of carbs. carbohydrates really help when running. try not to eat sweets or caffine the day you want to go running. they might seem like they'll boost energy, when in reality they help you slow down and breathe harder and harder. \n\n4: other than that, you've got to tell yourself your not gonna die! people stop running for no reason. what's the worst that can happen, actually getting a good time??!!! nothing can happen so relax and run harder. \n\nhave fun and be positive.
389961
Try running further and further every single time. I think you should also increase the amount of days you run like first once a week thentwice and so on
501548
You have to time your breathing...\n\n1. Don't pant!! When you pant, it tires you faster by using much more breath.\n\n2. Don't run with your mouth open!! If you're moving at a fast pace, or any pace at all that's not walking, then you need to keep your mouth shut(not trying to sound rude), because wind enters your mouth and you will tend to have a dry mouth and want to swallow alot, and if you swallow alot, you will run out of breath faster!\n\n3. Jog first, and then run once you get the hang of it!! Here's a tip: get a heart rate bracelet so you can keep up with your rate and once your rate just stays the same, then you can run!\n\n4. Keep water with you. Jogging/running always leads to a dry mouth/throat!!\n\n\nHope the tips helped!!
707007
No problem!  Change your diet a little.  If you don't drink water, go ahead and start instead of drinking caloric drinks.  Go walking veryday.  This is really simple!  If you want, you can jog 5 mins, then walk 5 mins and keep doing this until you are able to jog 20 mins straight.  You can do it, but I bet just drinking water and walking will be enough.  Eat more veggies and less saturated fats!  Good luck!
363032
Try these before you run:\n\n1. Do a forward lunge as far as you can go. Be sure to keep the heel down on the leg in back. Keep the toes down as you bend the leg in front. When you feel the stretch, hold for at least 10 seconds, then switch legs. \n\n2. Lay down on your back. Pull one leg across the other until it faces out from your torso (or as far as it can go) So one leg is sticking out and one is down like normal. You might feel a little tingle in yur foot at first. Hold this position for at least ten seconds, then swap legs.\n\n3. I call this reverse lunge:\nBend the knee in back and stick the one leg out as far as you can like you are taking a giant step, being sure to keep your toes down. Hold for 10 seconds. Now shift your weight forward, bending the front leg but not the back, until you are doing a lunge like in #1. Hold fr 10 seconds. Switch back, then switch legs and repeat.\n\n4. Sit on floor or mat with knees straight. Reach toward or beyond toes or bring torso toward legs. Hold stretch for atleast 10 seconds. Spine should be kept straight. Keep knees straight by tensing Quadriceps. \n\n5. Lie down with one leg straight up in the air, the other bent with foot flat on the ground. Loop a towel over the arch of the lifted foot, and gently pull on the towel as you push against it with your foot. Push only to the point where your muscles contract. Stretch both legs for at least 10 seconds each (as usual)\n\nHope this helps!\n\np.s. if the first steps are agony, try walking to warm up and gradually increasing speed unti you are running -OR- lungewalking the first steps
782518
Relax. That's the most important thing. My brother is a running coach and MA. Running all scholastic champion. He told me the most corniest thing but it works. "smell the flowers, blow out the candles." It's corny but it works. Breath in and then out. Don;t worry about running, concentrate on your breathing, not your running. You don't wanna hurt yourself
840728
try exercise, but dont overdo it.
280091
First of all, train yourself by running in longer distances. Like train in running the 300 meters. That way, if you do it right, you'll never have to stop sprinting the whole 200 yards. You'll also have to learn how to run properly. Be sure you're running on the balls of your feet and that you're leaning forward a little.
112772
Try drinking a sports drink like gatorade when you are running for an hour or more.  You need to replenish your fluids and electrolytes, especially in the summer when you sweat more.
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.
1107932
never really had the urge... sorry. you can go jogging.
588512
just push yourself, try to get as close or faster than 1:15 everyday.. that way you know how fast it is, and your body adjusts to it. Then when you get to the 1:15 pace lane dont just make the pace.. try to see how much rest you can get.. and you'll get better
450458
Run more and run with faster than you people in order to make you run more and faster.\nGood Luck...:)
1111649
It's pretty common with people which do not perform intensive excercises every day.\n\nMy tip would be to try and breathe in a rhythm to the beat of your jogging footsteps, and to keep taking deep breaths at all times to ensure enough oxygen is suplied to your muscles - you won't get tired so quickly.
417323
I jouned when kicked out of colege and even though I am in decent shape, I was still in trouble with the running.  Don't like to run....So start running, little distances at first but buold up to a mile at least in 10 minuts before u go.\n     Also have some exercises to build up your upper body strenght.  But mostly and importantly...RUN..RUN..RUN !!!
929415
Walking can do wonders.\nStart slow, don't over do it the first few \ntimes. Walk a mile, time yourself.\nthe next time you walk, see if you can bring\nthe time down. Remember don't over do it.\nStreching is also important. This will take sometime,\ndon't give up. Within a month you'll be surprised how much\nweight you can take off.
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Try finding other people to run with. It helps big time. Go to your local running store and see if they have any running groups there. Consistancy is key so try not to take more than one day off at a time. Run at least 3 miles at a time. Don't sandbag every run. Do some easy and push the pace on others. Throw in some speedwork once or twice a week. My favorite speed workout is as follows: warm up for 10 min then stretch; 1min easy, 1 min hard; 1 min easy, 2 min hard; 1 min easy, 3 min hard; 1 min easy; 4 min hard; 2 min easy 4min hard; 2 min easy, 3 min hard, 1 min easy, 2 min hard, 1 min easy 1 min hard. 400 and 200 repeats are good also.\n\nSometimes it is hard to stay motivated. Sign up for a race in advance. That way you have a goal set.\n\nGood luck. You can definitely achieve your goal!