How do i build my endurance up? I can only run one straight mile, and i have to walk .2 of a mile on others!?

Question

I ran a mile straight today in 10 minutes.

not very fast, but it was straight without stopping.

then after that I couldn't run another straight mile, i had to walk .2 of mile. sometimes i can get by with walking .1 or .15 of a mile and then run again, but why cant i just run consistently without stopping?

id be able to run soo much farther in 40 minutes if i just didn't stop!

I know I have to bring my endurance up obviously..but how would I do that? i run 6 times a week for 3-4 miles currently.

im 17, 5'5'', and 125 pds.

thanks!

Answer 1

Walking can be part of your training. Until your body is ready to keep going and going like the Energizer bunny, walking helps so you don't just stop. I don't run through red lights on the street.

  For now keep to running a 2-3 miles every day easy jogging not raacing or running fast. In a couple weeks when the miles feel comfortable, you'll be ready to add a  long run once a week. Add one mile each week to that long run keeping your daily miles the same.

1stweek run 3 miles daily, Sat. run 4 miles

2nd week run 3 miles daily, Sat. run 5 miles

3rd week run 3 miles daily, Sat. run 6 miles

etc. etc. etc.

  Don't forget to stretche before and after your workouts.