Im out of shape do you think i can learn to love long distance running.also do you think it helps build?

Question

character

Answer 1

It all depends if you like running.

I am a very active athlete who is in shape, and i absolutely hate running.

There are various ways to get in shape, not by just long distance running.

I play volleyball, and ive been doing summer conditioning to get me in shape.

And those things consist of:

Leg workouts (lunges, squats, etc)

Stadiums

Suicides

and Short Distance Sprints.

But to get in shape through all that, it has to be timed.

Meaning the suicides had to be done in 26 seconds and the sprints had to be done in 7-10 seconds, and if we didnt make it, it doesnt count.

We did those things daily, and over the course of a couple weeks, im in great shape.

But if you love long distance running then yes, start out slow and steady.

Answer 2

WELL. Coming from a true sprinter on the track team, let me be one to say that when starting out, long distance SUCKS.

I started xc about 2 weeks ago. Could only jog 2 miles, now I'd loooove to just have 2 miles during practice.

But yes, obviously it has huge benefits for endurance, stamina, teamwork, character, and fun.  

Answer 3

long distance running KILLS when you first start out. its REALLY annoying! but u have to keep going, and keep building up. u might not LOVE it, but with practice u can get really good at it.

Answer 4

Sure you can learn to love long distance.  There are places in the world where people love to eat helgramites and goat eyeballs.  If people can love to eat those things, you can learn to love running long distances.

There is more to a healthy exercise program than running, however.  You should address all five aspects of physical fitness: aerobic endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body fat composition.  

This is an excellent site for exercise: http://www.ExRx.net