Be able to run 3 miles?

Question

Right now I can run about a mile. Last summer, I could easily run 2. I don't know why but I just seem so out of shape, even though I go to summer soccer everyday, and that's 2 hours long. With a decent amount of running. But I go outside in the heat and can't even run a mile. I just feel sick. I don't know if I'm sick, or terribly out of shape or what. So try outs are August 18, I was told I'm on varsity, but he said we should all be able to run 2-3 miles comfortably. I'm not like huge or anything, I'm a very active person, I play soccer, basketball, and run track, where I would run 2 miles everyday. Gah. This is frustrating. So I want to be in good shape, so I can start. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

yea u shud run in the mornin dats what i do and i run 5 miles

its alot easier in the mornin sense its alot cooler and u seem 2 have more energy

ima bout 2 go for a run in a wile and it helps thru da day aswell i feel alot more energized afterwards  

jus start runnin a mile den a a mile and a half den work yur self up each day

hearin music or having a partener 2 run with helps alot

as well as eatin a well balenced diet  no junk or fast food dat gets u lazy

i promise in 2 weeks you will be in the best shape of yur life

email me if u need more help

Answer 2

maybe ure diet changed, eat food high in carbs so u have the energy make sure ure well hydrated, ask a doctor for a check up, make sure ure  all perfect.  

Answer 3

just run it you wont die might feel like c**p for a week but just do it its how i live my life and im fine...i think

Answer 4

Just jog on the spot everytime you can to warm up and just to practice a bit!

Answer 5

You sound like your in good shape just the heat may be getting to you, especially in this summer heat. I've found I actually run worse in the heat and some friends of mine feel the same way. I can run 3 miles in the heat but in the cold I can easily tack on another mile or two. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think last summer wasn't as hot as this one, that might explain why it's harder to run this year. Definantly don't listen to the first person, thats way too much.

Edit: Try to run for time also like 20min, 30min, 40min, hour, whatever you want and worry less about how far your can run/jog, that'll help keep your stamina up even if your jogging at a slow pace.

Answer 6

don't feel so bad just don't do as many background stuff and keep pushing yourself to your limits. you can do it!

Answer 7

if you're trying to run 3 miles on top of soccor practice everyday obviously you're over training.

if not, then keep pushing yourself everyday and gradually go up in laps/miles.

you have to break the plateau, when i started i was doing 3 laps and i pushed myself everyday and now i can do 5 miles breathing through my nose

edit: dont listen to the idiot above. dont run twice a day thats way too much. run once a day and it's better to run at night when its cooler temps. run 5 days a week and take weekends  off. make sure you hydrate yourself before you run, while you run, and after you run.

also stop running if you feel dizzy or if everything is blurry cuz thats a sign that your body is telling you to stop! but if its just a cramp then use proper breathing patterns and proper running form

Answer 8

it sounds like you're doing well with what you're doing now, so hopefully the weather is better so that you don't feel sick! if you can run two miles though, or you have been able to and are still sticking to it, then just try to hang in there for the three--hopefully they will stop you at two though:)

you don't sound overweight at all! good luck!

Answer 9

maybe thats the problem. with all that work and practice ur too exhausted to go any futher. try running on the day u dont have practice. and see how u feel.

Answer 10

Slow down and stay hydrated!  If you're like me, you want to be a speedy distance runner.  However, if you're going for mileage, you just need to forget about your pace.  Concentrate on finishing the distance, even if it means slowing way down or walking for a minute or two every so often.  

Force yourself to get going either before 9 in the morning or after 7ish at night.  I find that my worst runs are when the sun is intense and shining right down on me.  Even if it's hot in the morning or evening, it's not as bad for me as when it's warm and sunny!  

Finally, if you're feeling sick, maybe you're eating too soon before your run?  If you eat a big meal, wait at least two hours before going.  If it's something very small, like a piece of fruit or granola, wait at least 1 hour.  If you're just feeling zapped of energy, you could be dehydrated, or you might need more rest days each week.  

Answer 11

run as much as u can every day twice a day that will get u in shape for soccer  

Answer 12

Well tips:

1) Train more-This always helps, maybe about 3-4 times a week fairly brisk run about 30 minuts at a time.

2) Interval training-I find this the BEST way to improve my fitness and stamina over long distances for example, find a field nice and flat with low grass. Then maybe run fast for 2 mins then medium pace for 4 mins then slow for 4 mins. Repeat this 3-6 times and you will notice and instant improvement in your running style and stamina!

3) Eating well-This is very important and will test how much you really want to beat this girl. You must make sure you eat well but there is a difference between eating well and eating nothing. The key when trying to eat well is to eat more! This sounds crazy but if you give up say chips and then have nothing to replace them, your craving for them will become insane, where as if you find something to replace them you will hardly notice!

4) When racing-The comment above telling you to go out in the lead I would have to disagree with. It is always best to stay 2nd but right on there tail; the reasons for this being, if its windy then let the person infront ake all the wind whilst you cruise from behind and on the last 200 just go for it inside every runner theres that last burst of energy! You just have to find it!!

5)Over training- It also true that if you are over training you will not be able to run as far. I'd suggest have at least 1 day a week where you do NO physical excercise. Then maybe once a month have a period of 3-4 days where you just have a break from everything!

6)Drinking- You must ensure you are drinking loads of water! It is suggested you drink in excess of 3 litres a day to keep your body hydrated! You will never be able to run dehydrated!

Hope this helps!

Good luck!