Difficulties with Running

[Microcosm]

I just turned 15 years old in case that matters.

So I went running around my neighborhood for the first time in forever(Frozen Reference is great). I was running for about 30-45 minutes and I felt like I almost had a heart attack. I'm very out of shape so I went running to maybe start a mourning routine throughout the Summer and I felt like I was going to die.

I think I have some sort of heart problem but I've been tested for that before and nothing came up.

Anyways, any of you runners out there, if you could provide any tips that would be fantastic.

Thanks.

[Vermilion]

Don't push yourself to hard. Just add more time on as you progress. you'll see an improvement quite quickly.

[Hudor]

You could start with walking the same distance briskly. Then progress to jogging and then start running. Brisk walks help tremendously in improving stamina and health.

[Emerald Dream]

It's difficult to just go out and run for 30-45 minutes if you're not already doing it regularly. Your body isn't used to it, no matter how good of shape you are in or not. You can really hurt yourself if you push too hard and too quickly.

There are times throughout the year when I don't run much. I have to increase the distance and the time little by little until (like now) I can run for 3-4 miles without stopping.

A few factors you need to consider while running so that you don't hurt yourself - distance is one. Don't try to just run for a set amount of time, at least not to start off with. If where you run has a lot of hills and curves - that adds a great deal of strain on you as well. The time of day is also a factor. You probably don't want to run for 45 minutes at 2 in the afternoon (way too hot). There is a walking path near my neighborhood that is shaded for most of the morning. A place like that is great, if you can find one. Knowing the area where you run is very important. Also, it is ok to go slow. There is nothing wrong with walking some, or all, of your workout. I have walked a 10k before. Sure, it takes a little time....but I felt like I had more than a normal workout afterwards.

Just find the combination of distance (or time), location, and time of day that works best for you. Don't try to do too much. You have to build up a tolerance for running.

[TroyH]

All about building up slowly. I run competitively year round, and even when I take 2/3 weeks off at the end of a season to recharge, I start by doing 25-30 minutes fairly slow by my standards every other day. Eventually I build up to 70 minutes a day or so on average at a much faster pace. So be patient, and take your time.

[Zenos]

I just turned 15 years old in case that matters.

So I went running around my neighborhood for the first time in forever(Frozen Reference is great). I was running for about 30-45 minutes and I felt like I almost had a heart attack. I'm very out of shape so I went running to maybe start a mourning routine throughout the Summer and I felt like I was going to die.

I think I have some sort of heart problem but I've been tested for that before and nothing came up.

Anyways, any of you runners out there, if you could provide any tips that would be fantastic.

Thanks.

Start with a short distance and slowly build up to longer distances by slowly adding a little more to the distance you run!

[BlackParadePixie]

Yeah, going out and doing a cold hard run having never done it before can be very dangerous. I don't think you have a heart condition...you're just very unused to your heart having to work that much and it was just having to work extra hard to pump all the blood and get you oxygen.

Definitely start out with some fast paced walking/jogging in place first...that will help you sort of feel what level of activity you're used to, and then after that slowly start to go a little further/harder each time to increase your stamina and strength.

[stism]

was this on flat ground? pavement or dirt, which? How much ground did you cover? I suggest that you use your watch and the high school track to show yourself how fast you are running/how far you run it. Start with "scout's pace. Which is count steps on one foot, run 25 such (ie, 50 steps if counting both feet) then walk the same number, You can adjust your speed, or increase the running step numbers, as you progress.

[Microcosm]

I went jogging again today. I decided to stop jogging about halfway through and just walk it out. I was only out there for about 20-30 minutes maybe. About 10 or 15 minutes in, I stopped jogging and walked for most of the rest of the time. Before I went in, I jogged about a minute or two more to my house and my heart started hurting really bad about then.

[Hideous]

Warm up.

Jog, walk, run! Train yourself to run a bit farther, look straight ahead, and keep swinging your arms.

It's good if your heart beats really fast, just make sure you bring a water bottle in case your throat is dry (this usually happens when you run and can't breathe through your nose so you breathe out of your mouth instead), which probably is the reason why you feel like you were going to have a heart attack.

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I used to run 2 miles, and it was not fun at all!!!

[Microcosm]

Went running again today:
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l555/Planetfaos/Screenshot_2015-06-14-06-14-22_zpsgrl1s1oi.png

Start :arrow2: Lap 1 - Jogging
Lap 1 :arrow2: Lap 2 - Walking
Lap 2 :arrow2: Finish - Jogging

[mxracing21]

your heart is a muscle you have to work it out little by little. incorporate high intensity interval training HIIT. warm up with a walk then a jog once your warm sprint for 1 min then jog for 5 and repeat. eventually you will be able to lengthen the sprint time.

[Blazefire]

I think you should do some warm up and run 25 minutes every second day.I love running too.

[StoppingTom]

Warming up is really important in getting your blood and oxygen flowing instead of just going zero to 100 with no preparation. Pacing is also really important, I don't know what kind of shape you're in or how much experience you have running, but like any other muscle, your heart and lungs need to start off small (speedwalking to jogging to running) and get stronger over a gradual period of time. Lastly, breathing properly (in through your nose, out through your mouth, in sync with your steps) can help to alleviate some of that chest pain. A lot of people breathe hard through their mouths, and that's really not a good thing to do.

Best of luck going forward and keep us updated on your progress!^^

[ImTrickster]

start of walking and when you get more confident then start runnign but becarful dont push urself to much. Gradually your body will become inclinded to what you are doing and it will be easiear keep with it though dont give up. I found it addictive,

[DoodleSnap]

I've started doing the same thing over the holidays!
My parents tried to stress to me not to push myself too hard.
At first it'll be hard, but I guess it'll come with time, as you build up your fitness.

[SethfromMI]

It's difficult to just go out and run for 30-45 minutes if you're not already doing it regularly. Your body isn't used to it, no matter how good of shape you are in or not. You can really hurt yourself if you push too hard and too quickly.

There are times throughout the year when I don't run much. I have to increase the distance and the time little by little until (like now) I can run for 3-4 miles without stopping.

A few factors you need to consider while running so that you don't hurt yourself - distance is one. Don't try to just run for a set amount of time, at least not to start off with. If where you run has a lot of hills and curves - that adds a great deal of strain on you as well. The time of day is also a factor. You probably don't want to run for 45 minutes at 2 in the afternoon (way too hot). There is a walking path near my neighborhood that is shaded for most of the morning. A place like that is great, if you can find one. Knowing the area where you run is very important. Also, it is ok to go slow. There is nothing wrong with walking some, or all, of your workout. I have walked a 10k before. Sure, it takes a little time....but I felt like I had more than a normal workout afterwards.

Just find the combination of distance (or time), location, and time of day that works best for you. Don't try to do too much. You have to build up a tolerance for running.

this advice is perfect! like everything else it is a process and you are going to have to work your way up. but the more you do it, the easier it becomes