Need Tips on Running Long Distances?

Question

I'm getting in shape for the Army and I have to run 2 miles but I can barely run a quarter of a mile. Its not that im tired but my legs start to hurt so i'll quit. Does anyone have any tips that could help me get better? Please help...

Answer 1

just keep going and NEVER give up... try and ipod or something while you go out and train so it will take your mind off of it..good luck

Answer 2

- breath in through your nose and out of your mouth

- when you stop, stretch your arms over your head (if you hunch over, it closes your lungs and you'll be even more out of breath)

- run with your back straight to prevent your back and shoulder muscles from hurting

Answer 3

Keep at it...as you progress, add up mileage.

If your legs are hurting after running barely a quarter or a mile, then you should get them checked out...that's not good.

And DON'T breathe in through your nose...that's not good either. Just breathe regularly--in and out through mouth.

Have fun and Good luck!

Thank you for serving our country! :)

Answer 4

Practice all the time.  Its good for your legs to hurt it means you are getting stronger....keep pushing when you want to quit.  Everyday run a little farther set a low distance to start with one day and then the next day set it a little longer and soon enough you'll be running 2-3 miles.

Answer 5

toes for speed, heels for distance!

Answer 6

The fact that you are stopping is mental more than it is physical. You need to overcome the pain if you want to be able to run those 2 miles. You don't have to run it fast at first when you are trying to get in shape, but just try your best! You can't give up that easily, that is part of being in the Army. I know it hurts, but it is going to be more devastating if you can never run that 2 miles. Keep a consistent pace, it is okay if you can't run it fast at first. Run every day to try to get in shape. You will be great if you just practice. Good Luck!

Answer 7

Don't quit " soldier"

Answer 8

By some compression garments for your legs e.g. skins, body science. They reduce lactic acid built up in your leg which, hence, lets you run for longer without getting sore legs

Answer 9

2 miles is not long distance.

get a friend to run with you. if you have someone by your side, you'll be less likely to stop (and risk embarrassment).

honestly, if you keep at it, you'll be running 2 miles within the next 2 or 3 weeks.

also, as you're starting out this week, don't be afraid to keep it slow. it's okay if it takes you 10 minutes to run a mile right now. you'll get faster!