How can i train to run 3 miles when i cant even run a half a mile?

Question

How can i train to run 3 miles when i cant even run a half a mile?

Answer 1

Start a walking program:

The first week walk one mile a day.

The second week walk two miles a day.

The third and fourth week, jog half of your route - walk briskly the other half.  (Break it up between power poles, or mail boxes)

The fifth week, add the third mile.  Jog/walk

The sixth week, you should be on track to jog/run the whole way.

This plan will allow you to build up your stamina and energy level.  

Best of luck!!!!  

Answer 2

Well run half a mile, then cool off for about an hour, then add another half a mile. Stay hydrated and keep adding half a mile. Only add half a mile once a day. So it'll go like this

1/2mile - break - mile

(next day)mile - break - 1.5mile

or you could make it so you do

1/2mile - break - mile

(next day)1/2mile - break - mile

(next day)mile - break - 1.5mile

if you have the time to do it that way, go ahead ! Just take it slow & steady, add on a little bit and you'll get there in no time.

Answer 3

Practice running about 30-60 mins everyday

and drink lots of water!

if you do that you should be able to run for a long amount of time

good luck :]

Answer 4

You run everyday. When you're tired, you have to push yourself. This build stamina and it exceeds your current limit.

Answer 5

go for jogs early in the morning. the morning air helps your lungs adapt to breathing while running. little by little you will find it easier each time you run and you'll run for longer distances. good luck. i took track a few years ago. RACE YA! =D

Answer 6

practice! go running in the morning as much as you can and run untill you cant do that much more, you dont want to strain anything so dont go too far too fast, but really it just takes practice and a lot of it

Answer 7

Do you own a treadmill? Because if you do, you can start training your body by running a set distance every day. As your body becomes adjusted to this, you can challenge yourself to run more...and more.  If you don't have a treadmill, you can jog or run around your neighborhood or wherever you live. I find that it is often helpful to listen to music while you run, and it is also a great physical, calorie-burning work-out! You can do it!

Answer 8

Put a hot dog on a long stick. Attach the stick to your head so that the hot dog is out of reach. Go get that hot dog!!!!  

Answer 9

I felt like that a month ago but now I am up to 3and half miles .

If you out of practice you can't expect your body to be able to run that far its a shock to the system . get your i pod on run mile between 2-4 times a week time yourself and each time try and beat it . Then you can do 2miles for week then next week 3 you can't just do it overnight takes training ( get your breathing right too nice deep breaths and drink more water during week oh and of course good trainers air max are good because they are cushioned ) . I started to get fitter for netball games I did find that running on tread mill helped me improve too and changing your route . keep at it you ll get there I thought I was shocking when couldn't make it up the hill near me that's a mile but now no problem .  

Answer 10

that's the keyword=train, it doesn't happe over  night, just keep running you'll eventually get there

Answer 11

you need to get off the computer and start running

Answer 12

Try walking a quarter of a mile, then jog a quarter mile, then walk, then jog. Find a track with a 400 metre oval (400 metres is a quarter mile).

Good luck, if you persist, you will get fit. Then go up to jog/walk half a mile.

Answer 13

Start off small and always stretch good and drink plenty of water before running.....if u have some time before you have to complete the 3 mile run....try going out everyday and running as long as u can without walking....do everything u can to take your mind of the running....(sing a song , hum, think about what u are going to do the rest of the day/month/year).... just anything that will take the attention off running......try not to stop and keep telling yourself u can do it.... but when u are so tired that u have to stop, just walk until u have the energy to run again(dont cheat yourself start running again) lol...if u feel u can only run half a mile set your goal to run 1 mile nonstop....running is more mental than anything.....i was in the marine corps and running became something we did religiously....some tips they taught us were,  when u run try to make the least amount of noise with your feet, land on your heels and push off with your toes, control your breathing dont get out there after 5 to ten minutes of running and start gasping for air ....breath in slow and deep through your nose and exhale through your mouth as if you were blowing something hot, always keep your back straight an head up....if u dont have any good songs to sing to distract u .... just think about trying to keep your breathing slow and steady the whole way.....lastly, go out there with the mind to succeed.....and when u r in so much pain and dont think u can take anymore just remember 1 thing (PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY)  meaning...what hurts today wont hurt as bad tommorrow :) good luck

Answer 14

You have to get fit, being able to run marathon lengths will not happen overnight, it can take 6 months or more to achieve your goal, you must take up a diet and fitness plan that you should stick to but its should be one that is realistic so you don't get to bored to quick, or find it to hard. Join a gym and hire a personal trainer who will be able to take you help you write up a diet and fitness plan. Good luck

Answer 15

Start out slowly, running 1/4 of a mile a day, continue to go further and further until eventually your lungs get used to it. Then, in time, you'll be able to run for further lengths and for greater amounts of time. Also drink a lot of water, and pace yourself.

Answer 16

Simple: Don't give up!

Drink plenty of water

Run half a mile or even less each day

And stay healthy (Don't eat ice cream for a snack, but celery and peanut butter.)