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how can i pace myself better? i always get tired as soon as i start running! help! (link)
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k i run cross country so here are some things i do..
1) use an ipod, or think of an upbeat song and think of it in your head over and over.. it can be like a normal song, or a simple one, like row row row your boat
2) don't start off too fast!! purposely run what you think is a slow pace, and you'll be able to go wayy longer!
3) pretend you're being chased by the cops or something.. i know it sounds weird but it actually works for a lot of people...
4) establish points along your route (assuming your running on the roads) and you can just be like.. i'll make it to the red house and THEN i'll walk until.. the blue mailbox and then start running again
5) run w/ a partner, more motavation to keep up
6) start your runs at a mile, and go up a half mile each day until you reach 3/4 miles, then each day after that go down until you reach 1 mile, and then start increasing every day til you reach 5 miles, etc.
7) pretend you're the 1st place runner in a race, and you just can't stop now.. etc
8) try to find a rhythem to your breathing and concentrate on it.. breathing through the nose helps
9) eat lots a carbs before, a good snack is bread w/ peanut butter... also, drink a little water but not too much as you don;t want cramps
k.. thats all i can think of.. hope this helped!
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thnx!!! best advice for this question yet!!!
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