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Stamina
How di increase my stamina ( ability to run for a long period of time ) ?
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A lot of it has to do with your lungs. If have strong lungs, it should be easier for you. If you have weak lungs, ther are ways to build it up. As for your legs, they shoudl be able to handle the long distnace run the more and more you train. Your heart also plays a role but as far as I know, there's no secret techniques to training your heart because it's an involuntary muscle.
When you run, you obviously have to pace yourself, but you also have to control your breathing(this helps build up your lungs). Breathe in through your nose and out of your mouth as you run. Make sure you take deep long and breaths. One thing that divers do to build up their lungs is that they practice holding their breaths. However, when they breathe in air, they try to get in as much air as possible. If you do try this exercise, don't take in too much air to the point it can be harmful to your lungs(if you feel a pain in your chest, exhale immediately)
Next, I'd start off with running a mile. If that is too easy, run two. If that's too easy, run three, etc... Pace yourself so you can run continously. If you can't run a mile to begin with, run what you can with a pace. When you are done running, stretch your legs out and hold each stretch for 30 seconds. Do this every other day if possible. On the days you don't run, make sure you spend time stretching. Stretching is EXTREMELY important by the way, especially on your off days.
Also avoid the foods you eat. Don't drink coffee or soda before you run. In fact, don't eat or drink anything that could be somehow affliated with heart disease. If you love these foods and feel like you have to have them, eat them on days that you are not running.
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You have to bulid it up slowly. You just need to pace yourself and run a little bit farther everyday. Even if you just start out being able to run a single lap around the track, if you work at it and everday push yourself to do that last lap you will build your stamina up.
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Wow, perfect question for me. I'm a long distance runner too! You want to slow your breathing as much as possible. Breath just fast enough so that you feel like you're getting enough oxygen. Arm drive is critical because the better your arm drive is, the better your stride will be, and the faster you will go without having to work as hard. Your arms should be bent at about a 90 degree angle, and you should swing them in a full range of motion. That is, your hands should go from just behind your hip to almost up to your chin. Keep hands and fingers relaxed, no stiff fingers or fists. Keep your body straight, and your head forward. Your strides should be moderately long, and your feet should land from heel to toe on the ground.
The biggest thing for distance runners is endurance, which can only come from hard work and training. The more you run, the more endurance you will gain. Endurance combined with a smooth, relaxed stride makes for a good distance runner. Get used to a relaxed and yet quick-paced stride and gain the endurance to be able to keep going with that stride for a long time. I know that was long, but I hope it helped you out! Good luck distance running! "
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