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running help!
how can i pace myself better? i always get tired as soon as i start running! help!
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start walking first. then walk a little fast, then break into a run. Cool down for awhile, then start back up again.
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Get a running partner. and start slow.
Running with someone will help you maintain a steady pace, and try to find someone who runs distance for maybe your school track team. cause they know how to keep a pace.
I think someone said get music to run to. That works. it really does.
What worked for me was, when I got tired I told myself that I would wait until I got past that object, then that one, and just small distances to push myself. you know. I was like "I can make it to the end of that fence." and when I got there "I still have energy, I can get to the gate" then "That corner is in my reach I'll get there"
Oh. and when You stop. dont just stop and collapse and rest. slow down, and keep walking for a bit to cool off and what not.
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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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Don't start sprinting. If you start at a moderate jog, you might be behind anyone else you're running with (ex. in P.E. class, track, etc.) but you will be able to run longer without taking a break. As you keep on practicing, you will build your endurance and you will be able to go quicker for longer. =]
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