I have being running for three months now and feel theres no progress in my stamina?

Question

I only feel a slight improvement is it something I am doing wrong?I run a mile and I am worn out everytime,my calves tend to ache normally pretty much straight away,I run every day pretty much too?

Answer 1

If you can, see either a Doctor or Sports Medicine Practitioner.  

Or, maybe just a local College Sports Dept. Trainer.

Tell them all you'd written here, and more.  They'll

ask about your eating habits, water-intake, history

of/with sports, your metabolism, etc...

Ask yourself everything, too:  Are you getting enough

rest?  Are your running shoes as comfy a fit as possible?

Good luck--I'm sure you'll find the root of your concern

soon, especially if you ask the right people, and

maybe even read-up on the subject.

As to your cramping calf muscles:  Are you getting

enough or maybe too much calcium?  Ask everything

you can think of, and find out, so you can perhaps

surprise yourself and maybe end up one day

in the Boston Marathon!

Answer 2

You may not notice it but there is.  You are probably running faster and not relizing it.  Try to increase the distance you are going.  If you started out running 2 miles and are still running 2 miles then you aren't building.  Also running everyday is alright but try to alternate between distance one day and sprints the next.  Distances helps build endurance and sprints will help increase your time.

Answer 3

Hi - I've been running for only slightly longer than you and was really frustrated by my seeming lack of progress but I recently reached a magic moment when things suddenly became easier - my legs stopped aching, my aerobic fitness improved and my recovery time shortened.  I think you've just got to stick at it.

I would suggest though running a bit further.  I started on very short runs and gradually increased my distance, I now run around 2.5 / 3 miles each time.  I measure it in kilometres though, 5k sounds better than 3.1 miles!   I would also recommend entering a race to give you something to aim for - that's what kick-started me into training harder, I ran my first 5k a few weeks ago and loved it.  I'm now aiming for 10k.  Some days are great, others are awful, but you have to persevere and having a goal is great - it'll soon help you over the worst (which is definitely at the start, while you're getting fitter).  

Also, I tend to run one day and rest the next.  This is apparently better for your muscles as it lets them rebuild in between and it seems to have worked for me.  I used to get terrible shin splints but they're gone now.  Try too running with someone else, that helps take your mind off it and keep you going, you could always find out about local running clubs, most are friendly and welcome every ability - my local one even has people who walk instead of run, lol!

My number one suggestion though is to get a gadget.  I have a Garmin Forerunner and it shows me where I went, how far it was, how many calories I've burnt, even elevation and more.  I find it invaluable for comparing my runs and proving to myself that I am improving even if it doesn't feel like it.  I am faster, I do run for longer between stopping to walk for a bit :)  

Good luck with your running - it does get easier and you'll enjoy it more and more if you persevere.

Katie

Answer 4

How about running more then a mile.  If your looking for and increase in stamina then you should try longer distances runs.  Running a mile every day for three months will only cause you to plateau.