How do i build up stamina for running?

Question

I want to get a six pack over the summer so i have to run. I can barely run a mile not even sure if i can. I want to increase my stamina while running so i can run longer distances. Can someone give me advice on how i can increase by stamina by running? I am 13 years old, 5'8, and 145 pounds.

Answer 1

Like the Nike slogan says, Just do it. Run as far as you can, to the end of the block or to the local convenience store. If you hurt the next day wait a day. Then run the same distance as last time and then a little bit more. to the next block, the next house. Set small attainable goals Promise yourself you'll run as far as you did last time and depending how you feel at the end of your run maybe a little bit further.  That's how I got up to running 5+ miles three times a week.

Answer 2

run a half mile and a little bit longer every two days.

for example:

day 1: half a mile

day 2: half a mile

day 3: 3/4 of a mile

day 4: 3/4 of a mile

day 5: 1 mile

day 6: 1 mile

and so on. just keep increasing it. you might want to try some other activities that help build stamina like swimming (laps) and biking. i had the same problem before i started doing lacrosse. some tips for running:

don't think about how much you have to run, it makes it seem overwhelming.

imagine something really scary chasing you

imagine something really good waiting for you at the finish (ie hot guy/girl)

think about the six-pack you're going to get

listen to music while you run

you also might want to think about going on a diet. good luck with your six pack. :)

Answer 3

just run man...just run...the more you run the more you will be able to run haha

Answer 4

I can run a mile in under 5:00. Anyways you don't need to run distance to be ripped. Its mostly the diet, you have to eat clean.Other than that their are a couple of differant methods. You can run the mile in intervals. Like run one lap and than walk a quarter lap than run another lap, unitl you finished the mile, gradually decrese rest time until you complete the mile. after you can run a mile staright you should focus on interval running and might think about joining track. Sprint ability is more applicable in real life than jogging. Plus it burns more fat and helps you stay muscular. It will also tax the shoulders somewhat and make your leg more powerful. Other than that, you should build muscle to speed meatbolism. Clap pushups for chest and pullups for lats, squats for legs. Anyways to help endurance you jjst have to puhs yourself, its mostly guts man. You got to push it.