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Running for exercise, started yesterday..a good way to do this?

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ok so i started running yesterday but it ended up being a walk with two small jobs, i have horrible stamina. whats the best way to improve this? i could only run for...maybe a minute and then i got tired, im not overweight though and i eat healthy and drink lots of water so...yes..how should i go about doing this? i had a plan of running/walking one day, then doing other exercises like sit ups and push ups another day...will that be a good work out plan?

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  1. if you want to, go get anklw weights from the store near you and wear those throughout the day. also even though you're wearing them the whole day you should still go on FAST walks to improve your stamina even more. and if you have stairs try running/walking up and down them for a while too.


  2. good job trying to get active and run && i run everyday but when i first joined cross country i was horrible! i stuck with it now and next year will be my 3rd year. i have improved and love to run. just dont give up yet! trust me u will get much better over time. and running and walking is good one day and doing a different activity the next day

    good luck && dont give up!

  3. start a run/walk program like Couch to 5k. its really easy to follow and builds you up over 8 weeks to running a 5k(3.1 miles) or to just jog for 30 mins. its good stuff!

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/...

    and yes, planning alternate days is a great idea. many ppl think you have to exercise non stop in order to make gains, but rest is just as important as the exercise.

  4. since, you just started. you might to start doing some push ups. you don't have your form yet. so, thats one reason you are pooping out.  push ups helps your upper body. so, you can control your arms better.  cuz, when running you can't swing your arms wildly. you will loose energy and tired out more quickly.

  5. This is normal and you should not worry about it. First of all, try to slow down a bit and run with walk breaks. Like run 1 min. walk 1 min. for week 1 and run 2 min. walk 1 for week2 and so on, but even when you feel good, do not speed up, until you can run for 10 min. non-stop then start to think of picking up the pace.

    Good luck.

  6. Just get  moving and be consistent and you will get better soon.

    The idea is to run easy until you need to walk and then walk until you feel like running again.

    If you do this 3 to 5 times each week you will be able to run longer and should be able to run the entire distance in about 1 month.

    Your cardiovascular system takes time to train and improve, and the way to do it is to do what you are doing.

    Run easy, slow enough so you can talk.

    Take deep full breaths, don't gasp or pant, don't worry about breathing in your nose or mouth, just breath.

    Relax, don't tense your shoulders or hands.

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