how to get better at running, how do you do it? Options

[jackizzle]

hey i dunno where this topic should be but you now since i was in the girls locker room i thought it best to put here lol. ok well c i want to b on the running team or track or w/e at skool but i kinda of suck at running( my mile time is like 8:32) but i reeli want to get better so my question to you is how do you think i should develop my running skills? bcuz im having a bit of trouble with it but i really want to run since my mom wont let me play any other sport(long story lol) so please help.. oh and if u wanna move this topic its ok cuz i didnt know where it should go lol

[KissMe2408]

It's very simple: Mind over Matter. When your legs are killing you and your out of breath..you have GOT to keep pushing it, and don't let yourself quit. After your done running your required length, do not just throw yourself on the ground, lol you've got to walk it off, and get your heart rate back to normal speed without killing yourself. Drink LOTS of water,,,and i mean LOTS of water. The whole 8-12 glasses a day deal....and in school carry a water bottle....and oh yah STRETCH!!! you've got to stretch!! and be sure to run and practice atleast 3-5 times a week. The more the better...In the beginning be sure to give yourself a day or 2 off so ur muscles can heal, the more you run the easier it'll get.the 1st week might seem like torture, but i swear...once you get to the 3 weeks or 1 month period...running is going to feel so easy

[anoniez]

It's very simple: Mind over Matter.  When your legs are killing you and your out of breath..you have GOT to keep pushing it, and don't let yourself quit. After your done running your required length, do not just throw yourself on the ground, lol you've got to walk it off, and get your heart rate back to normal speed without killing yourself. Drink LOTS of water,,,and i mean LOTS of water. The whole 8-12 glasses a day deal....and in school carry a water bottle....and oh yah STRETCH!!! you've got to stretch!! and be sure to run and practice atleast 3-5 times a week. The more the better...In the beginning be sure to give yourself a day or 2 off so ur muscles can heal, the more you run the easier it'll get.the 1st week might seem like torture, but i swear...once you get to the 3 weeks or 1 month period...running is going to feel so easy

definitely. that's exactly right. you have to just keep pushing yourself, never ever stop to walk because that defeats the whole workout. unless you're really seriously going to pass out or something. and be sure to stretch before and cool down afterwards: walk it off, stretch, and do some jumping jacks/crunches, etc.