Hard time improving distance

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  • Michelle_dirtracer
    Michelle_dirtracer Posts: 245
    Last night I ran 2 miles in 25:40. I would slow to a shuffle when I noticed I started panting to much. But I did it!
  • jaysull21
    jaysull21 Posts: 58
    When I started running, the biggest obstacle for me was breathing. I wouldn't say I was running too fast, but I was certainly running harder than my body was used to. But running started with walking.

    I walked about 3 miles everyday for a couple weeks before I decided I would start running. I slowly worked in running, little bits at a time, until about 2 miles worth of running. When I tried to push it to 2.25 , I just said to myself, "3 is not that far off" ... and I pushed myself to 3. I plan on pushing myself to 9.5 this weekend now. :) If you can do it incrementally, that's the best way, in my opinion.

    Alot of it is mental, but alot of it is the ability to breathe. I believe that it just takes time to train yourself to be able to go that long at an increased pace. I'm not even close to an expert, I've only been running since June, but I think that's what they refer to as "aerobic fitness". As you increase your aerobic fitness, you're on your way.

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