Running for weight loss

[unlimited_kryptonite]

Ok so basically I want to start running outside more often once summer comes. I really need to lose the weight and I've already been goin to the gym. Theres this track outside my school and I live really close to my school, my cousin says I should run there every morning when summer comes. At first I hated the idea, but I've actually been thinking and it sounds like a good idea to me.

But the problem is, whenever I run I can't last even 3 minutes of running. I lose my breath, get tired and I have to stop. So are there any tips on how to keep on running when you wanna quit?

Also, how long would I have to run around the track to see results?

[Lost in the Echo]

Well, I think you'll have more stamina, if you eat healthier foods, like fruits and vegetables. They'll give you energy, and stamina too, i'm pretty sure.
Also, drink a lot of juice, and water.
That will help too. :)

Basically, just try to live a healthy lifestyle.

[Sonic Boom]

But the problem is, whenever I run I can't last even 3 minutes of running. I lose my breath, get tired and I have to stop. So are there any tips on how to keep on running when you wanna quit?

Also, how long would I have to run around the track to see results?

For a longer-lasting run: don't start off too fast. Rather keep your speed constant. If you do become exhausted, just shorten your stride and recover. But keep moving! :P

To see results depends on diet, how often you exercise, genetics etc.

[dontfiguremeout]

Of course you need to eat healthy foods! Might as well start now so you can be healthy in that way when it comes to summer and you'll loose some weight when you switch to eating healthy foods! And when you do start running, just walk or jog first! Over time when you have the ability to run, then start running. But really take your time to transfer into each stage or step.

[Straya]

What you can do is run then when you start loosing energy move downto a jog till you've recovered abit then run again and keep doing that till you can't move anymore and just keep going like that and eventually you'll build up enough stamina to run longer and longer distances plus eat healthy and drink plenty of water

[Princey]

You must also have at least 7 hours of sleep everyday. For losing weight, you have to be regular in your daily running.
For ensuring regularity, don't let your daily jog become monotonous. Include sm variations in your style of running like altering the speed (as Straya said) and doing some stretching exercises after your run. It keeps the body flexible. It would be a wonderful idea to find a partner or join a group of joggers in the neighborhood.
I remember when I started running, these were the ideas given to me by some seniors and one of them was so consistent with his routine that he used to workout indoors on a silly exercise bike (http://spinning.com/en/about_spinning) when it was raining outside. I can never imagine myself working out indoors. It kinda suffocates me.

[Merlin456]

It's an excellent idea.
You should start your this running routine and give proper time for this workout.
It will definitely help you to lose your excess body fat and shape up your body.

[Jakers61]

I run quite a bit. 5 miles a day and then on Tuesdays and Thursdays I run 8. You're going to want to start off as LSD(low-slow distance). This means that you are running to where you can talk a sentence but if you can talk to much then you're not going fast enough. If you can say only a word or two then youre going to fast. Find your perfect medium. Do this until you can run at least 2-3 miles comfortably.

NEXT- you should do CHI(continuous high intensity) running.
These sessions typically involve moving for 15-20 minutes without stopping at a pace approximately 90-95% of the maximal pace you could hold for that duration. The work- out should be very demanding but not totally exhausting. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 be- ing the greatest effort possible, the workout should feel like 8-9. If you are at a low fitness level, one repetition of 15-20 minutes is suf- ficient. As your fitness improves, 2-3 repeti- tions may be required. When performing more than one repetition, allow sufficient recovery between repetitions so you can maintain the desired intensity of 90-95% of maximal pace. A reasonable recovery period is approxi- mately half of the work time. During this time, keep moving at a low intensity – slow jog, brisk walk or easy stroke. Do not come to a complete stop.

Also do interval training where you will do CHI for 1/4 of a mile and then LSD for 1/2 a mile and repeat this for about 3 miles or so.

THIS STUFF WORKS, I DO IT DAILY AND IT'S GREAT! THIS IS MILITARY BUDS PREPARATION STYLE OF TRAINING. I LOVE IT AND YOU SHOULD TRY IT OUT.

[baseballfan]

Give it at least a few weeks or months to see results

Make sure you take breaks sometimes so you dont burn out!

And stretch before and after so you dont pull anything


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