why can't I run????
jigfoot
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I do 8 classes a week, Step, zumba, bodyjam bums tums thighs and circuits. I can hold my own in all of these but when it comes to sprints in circuits I just can't, I struggle so much, when the others have done 5 i'm only on 3...i seem to get out of breath way before I'm tired!!! I really want to get over this, any tips? or do I just have to accept that I'm pants at running?
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Well, to become a runner, you need to run. That doesn't include sprints. That's slowing down, and going for an actually jog.
With that, comes speed.0 -
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What Ty said.
How far are these sprints? I'd look at a program like C 25k. That will get you to 3.2 miles. But you can also use the program for interval work. week one is 60 second run (or use it for 60 second sprints).0 -
Well, to become a runner, you need to run. That doesn't include sprints. That's slowing down, and going for an actually jog.
With that, comes speed.
True that. The way you breathe while running is a little different than the way your breathe while not. You just need practice... get your lungs used to it. Usually that means building up to sprints or running intervals by, as Ty said, jogging first. Do some jogging intervals and build up your speed gradually.0 -
I agree. Also, something to note about sprinting. Somewhere on the net I was reading a comparison of distance runners versus sprinters and it had pictures of the muscle bound sprinter and the scrawnier distance runner. It was pretty biased toward sprinting. But they neglected to point out that the sprinter appeared to be in his 20s and the distance runner at least twice that. Sprints are really hard on you. But if you are going to do them, I agree that you should first learn to jog and once you have good form, go faster.Well, to become a runner, you need to run. That doesn't include sprints. That's slowing down, and going for an actually jog.
With that, comes speed.0 -
ah yeah it all makes sense, the sprints are for a minute at a time (god i really am pants) I panic slightly at the beginning because I know I'll be horrendous! but it makes sense to start off slower and for longer0
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hee hee... you said you're pants!
You're a towel!!!!0 -
Oh, forgot to add... I have a more difficult time with breathing when my mouth is dry... so I'd suggest to make sure you are well hydrated. Maybe even have a piece of gum you can chew between sprints.0
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Oh, forgot to add... I have a more difficult time with breathing when my mouth is dry... so I'd suggest to make sure you are well hydrated. Maybe even have a piece of gum you can chew between sprints.
good thinking, yeah my mouth is usually very dry as we do circuits straight after tums bums thighs.0 -
I do 8 classes a week, Step, zumba, bodyjam bums tums thighs and circuits. I can hold my own in all of these but when it comes to sprints in circuits I just can't, I struggle so much, when the others have done 5 i'm only on 3...i seem to get out of breath way before I'm tired!!! I really want to get over this, any tips? or do I just have to accept that I'm pants at running?
There's many factors to why. Have the other ppl been at it longer? Do you smoke? Do you weigh more than them? It's great to do intervals...walk, run, repeat...until you build up you strength. There's no shame in doing the best you can. There is shame in comparing yourself to others. Just work on you and forget the rest. Good luck!
....I found a great news article that talks about the benefits of walking. Many ppl (myself included) think running is a lot more beneficial. In reality, walking possesses about the same effects as running, but it's not as hard on our joints. Just some food for thought.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Pamela_1404/view/walking-more-beneficial-than-one-may-think-5579180 -
do you WANT to run?
because it's not that serious if you don't actually want to run. Just don't do it. No need if you hate it. LOL0 -
do you WANT to run?
because it's not that serious if you don't actually want to run. Just don't do it. No need if you hate it. LOL
I know, it's only a small part of the class, I just don't want them to think I'm not trying...because I really am! I know about the doing it for me...I am I've never been particularly active before and who knew I'd bloody LOVE IT!!! i'd just love to be able to crack it!...not the end of the world if not though i suppose :-D0 -
do you WANT to run?
because it's not that serious if you don't actually want to run. Just don't do it. No need if you hate it. LOL
I know, it's only a small part of the class, I just don't want them to think I'm not trying...because I really am! I know about the doing it for me...I am I've never been particularly active before and who knew I'd bloody LOVE IT!!! i'd just love to be able to crack it!...not the end of the world if not though i suppose :-D
I know how you feel! There are tiny moments when running when I'm like, yes! I'm doing it and it feels great... I just need to get better at it so I have more of those moments and less of the, omg I'm gonna freakin die, moments... :laugh:0 -
Honey, if you're doing it for you, and you know you're giving it your best, then let them think whatever they think and they can go whistle up a rope! Other people's opinions of me are none of my business.I know, it's only a small part of the class, I just don't want them to think I'm not trying...because I really am! I know about the doing it for me...I am I've never been particularly active before and who knew I'd bloody LOVE IT!!! i'd just love to be able to crack it!...not the end of the world if not though i suppose :-D
And if you keep giving it your all, you won't be pants at it for long! :laugh:0 -
Honey, if you're doing it for you, and you know you're giving it your best, then let them think whatever they think and they can go whistle up a rope! Other people's opinions of me are none of my business.I know, it's only a small part of the class, I just don't want them to think I'm not trying...because I really am! I know about the doing it for me...I am I've never been particularly active before and who knew I'd bloody LOVE IT!!! i'd just love to be able to crack it!...not the end of the world if not though i suppose :-D
And if you keep giving it your all, you won't be pants at it for long! :laugh:
YEAH...you're right! I am and I will...or won't....you know what I mean!0 -
yes, walking is good, but it doesnt train your heart and lungs like running, elevating you pulse to much high levels does.
however, if you dont love it, you wont keep at it. ....so, yes i agree, either walking or running is a great improvement on sitting in front of the tv0 -
Honey, if you're doing it for you, and you know you're giving it your best, then let them think whatever they think and they can go whistle up a rope! Other people's opinions of me are none of my business.I know, it's only a small part of the class, I just don't want them to think I'm not trying...because I really am! I know about the doing it for me...I am I've never been particularly active before and who knew I'd bloody LOVE IT!!! i'd just love to be able to crack it!...not the end of the world if not though i suppose :-D
And if you keep giving it your all, you won't be pants at it for long! :laugh:
agreed. x 10.
I'd like to point out also- the only way to get better at running- is by running more. I would not worry about sprinting right now (that to me is just as much of a skill as a strength issue) work on just "running" go for some LSD's... long slow distances- whatever that means for you- maybe 30 minutes- and the idea is to just KEEP running- no matter if it's so slow you could literally WALK faster- that's not the point. Just keep running. It'll get better.
And then- when it comes to class/sprints and crap- just do your best and call it a day. Don't get to worked up over it- people exercise at different fitness level's all the time. it is part of the beauty of this.0 -
Honey, if you're doing it for you, and you know you're giving it your best, then let them think whatever they think and they can go whistle up a rope! Other people's opinions of me are none of my business.I know, it's only a small part of the class, I just don't want them to think I'm not trying...because I really am! I know about the doing it for me...I am I've never been particularly active before and who knew I'd bloody LOVE IT!!! i'd just love to be able to crack it!...not the end of the world if not though i suppose :-D
And if you keep giving it your all, you won't be pants at it for long! :laugh:
You are all absolutely fab...got some clarity now and can move forward......thank you
agreed. x 10.
I'd like to point out also- the only way to get better at running- is by running more. I would not worry about sprinting right now (that to me is just as much of a skill as a strength issue) work on just "running" go for some LSD's... long slow distances- whatever that means for you- maybe 30 minutes- and the idea is to just KEEP running- no matter if it's so slow you could literally WALK faster- that's not the point. Just keep running. It'll get better.
And then- when it comes to class/sprints and crap- just do your best and call it a day. Don't get to worked up over it- people exercise at different fitness level's all the time. it is part of the beauty of this.0 -
Well, to become a runner, you need to run. That doesn't include sprints. That's slowing down, and going for an actually jog.
With that, comes speed.
You're right, but she doesn't want to become a runner, she's just doing some sprints. Instead of going for a jog, I'd say do more sprints.
OP, you may be going too fast. You're probably giving 100 percent, and seeing as you're not a highschooler running track, that's probably what's wearing you out so badly. Try going a bit slower-- 70 to 80 percent is still a sprint.
And practice. Do a brisk jog for the same distance you do in class, and see how that feels, turn around and walk back until you get your breath back. Then repeat gradually faster until you find a nice sprint. Remember that your arms are what sets the pace!0 -
Are you breathing properly when you are sprinting? Some people naturally hold their breath (or breath very shallow) in a sprint - which is fine for one sprint but not so good when you have to do another!!
I'm a "chest-breather" by nature which means I can sprint but I'm rubbish at distance runs compared to a diaphragm breather.
Why don't you do some Fartlek or interval training? I doesn't have to take long at all, grinding out slow miles is fine if you want to run 5k and beyond but just a few minutes speed work frequently will transform your sprinting. Quality not quantity.
Easiest way is to find a street with regular lampposts, sprint to the first, walk to the second, sprint to the third (etc. etc.).0 -
Are you breathing properly when you are sprinting? Some people naturally hold their breath (or breath very shallow) in a sprint - which is fine for one sprint but not so good when you have to do another!!
I'm a "chest-breather" by nature which means I can sprint but I'm rubbish at distance runs compared to a diaphragm breather.
Why don't you do some Fartlek or interval training? I doesn't have to take long at all, grinding out slow miles is fine if you want to run 5k and beyond but just a few minutes speed work frequently will transform your sprinting. Quality not quantity.
Easiest way is to find a street with regular lampposts, sprint to the first, walk to the second, sprint to the third (etc. etc.).
there is a possibility I'm holding my breath...because I panic! the girl I go with said something about breathing differently but I have no idea how to breathe differently0 -
the sprints are for a minute at a time
A minute??? If you can go for a minute, it's not a sprint!0 -
the sprints are for a minute at a time
A minute??? If you can go for a minute, it's not a sprint!
it's across a room, sprint one way and then jog back x 5 or sprint there and back times 5 etc..each station is a minute0 -
When I was 350+ I was trying to run...but everything up front was shaking so much that it was not only uncomfortable but difficult to breathe.
So I stepped back and took it slow and did Couch-to-5k and that turned everything around. The schedule and timing of the runs was perfect. It's worth taking a look at if you really want to run.0 -
I hate running.
I 'trained' a couple of years ago by running (slowly) regularly till I could do the Race for Life, which I did (slowly).
Did that twice.
I happily do zumba, Legs, Bums and Tums, Step and stuff like that. (Not easily, but happily)
But something about running just doesn't work for me. It's boring, frustrating and I just don't have any motivation to do it.
I read stuff that says you get to a point where you get bitten by the running bug, and start to enjoy it. I never have.
So I stick to other stuff and assume I have a gene missing.0 -
I hate running.
I 'trained' a couple of years ago by running (slowly) regularly till I could do the Race for Life, which I did (slowly).
Did that twice.
I happily do zumba, Legs, Bums and Tums, Step and stuff like that. (Not easily, but happily)
But something about running just doesn't work for me. It's boring, frustrating and I just don't have any motivation to do it.
I read stuff that says you get to a point where you get bitten by the running bug, and start to enjoy it. I never have.
So I stick to other stuff and assume I have a gene missing.
lol yeah...I suppose at least the instructor knows I hate that I can't do it......and regularly laughs at my 'serious face' my sister always asks me to go running with her so I'll either bite her hands off at the chance ....or not!0 -
Slow down.... and when you think you can't go any slower, slow down some more.. This is coming from someone who could not run for 1 minute straight and just finished my first 5k on Saturday in 40 minutes. Speed will come.0
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the sprints are for a minute at a time
A minute??? If you can go for a minute, it's not a sprint!
That's not true at all.0 -
Kinda subjective; probably "you" is the wrong pronoun. I am not the poster who said that but I cannot maintain what I consider a sprint for a full minute and I can run over 10 miles at a 10:30 pace. I consider a sprint to be flat out and very few people can go flat out for a full minute.the sprints are for a minute at a time
A minute??? If you can go for a minute, it's not a sprint!
That's not true at all.0 -
Going to have to disagree with some in here and will be probably be crucified for it but anyway....
Whike I do agree you should jog just for cardio health, you should, really really should be able to get at least 3 miles in, that's not going to help your sprint tremendously. When you jog or run for distance your are mostly using your slow twitch muscle fibers. You can build up some speed doing this but nothing sprinting is a whike differet story. When your sprinting your using your fast twitch muscle fibers. They are completely different. They are the balls to the wall, explosive, get the f out of dodge violent ones you have.
Now, I'm not saying you shouldn't jog bc without enough umph from your cardiovascular system then your body is goin to give out regardless what your doing at any intensity but if you're eying performance in your sprints than you need to be doing more sprints and working like crazy in the gym as some more explosive excercises.
Back in the day I was in track and field doing the 100m and 200m sprints during off season for backfield in football. While we did a good amount of sprint repetitions, a great deal of our work that showed most the results were done in the gym with heavy weights and explosive movements. Squats, deadlifts, lunges, calf raises, leg extensions, leg curls, leg presses...basically getting heavy weight on there not lifting slowely but exploding with every lift. Not only does this really train your fast twitch muscles hard but a lot of the complex lifts like squats and deadlifts are EXTREMELY taxing on your cardio system.
So yes, get a bit of jogging in and get your cardio up to speed but if you really want to put everyone else there to shame then hit the weight room.0
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