Difficulty in running

[chesty]

I have been running for quite a while now and I can't seem to be able to build my wind up.

I have been trying interval training, endurance, etc. I just can't seem to get my wind up. My legs are fine.

I used to be able to run very well and it only took a short while to get it back.

It doesn't matter if I carb load, carb deplete, etc.

Any suggestions? I only have to run two miles for time.

 

[Burning_Inside]

I just ran outside yesterday for the first time in months since the weather here has been warm. it sucked. See my post on the training forum.

 

[beastboy]

Hey...OT...but you go through with that procedure you were looking in to?

 

[chesty]

Not yet, but I am getting really close.

 

[beastboy]

Not yet, but I am getting really close.

Cool....keep us posted.

 

[chesty]

Will do.

 

[Fina Junkie]

Things not to do :

smoke pot
drink beer
i'm sure you don't smoke cigs because those are just fucking gross.

Try some long slow runs. At least 45 mins of slow jogging over varied terrain 2 to 3 times per week. Set the pace to where you would still be able to hold a conversation without gasping.

Yes I do know what i'm talking about before you doubt me

 

[from zero]

Talk to PoyeBoy. I hear he's gay now.

 

[PoyeBoy]

If you need to run 2 miles for time, I would suggest you run farther than 2 miles when you train,

when you get done running you could do some wind sprints to increase endurance and lung capacity, what you do is pick out a spot on the road that is 50-100 yards, start out running 75% maximum, then build up to 100%, do anywhere from 6-10 of these,

You couls also try fartleks, where you run a little bit slower than regular, then every so often run 90-100% full speed for as long as you can, then return to normal speed, this is sort of like interval training

also you probably shouldnt eat real close or real far before training, I like to eat about an 1 hr to 1.5 hrs before I train, if you train on an empty stomach you will get tired very quick becuase you have no energy, if you train on a full stomach you will prolly get hella side aches and will be sluggish

 

[Burning_Inside]

If you need to run 2 miles for time, I would suggest you run farther than 2 miles when you train,

when you get done running you could do some wind sprints to increase endurance and lung capacity, what you do is pick out a spot on the road that is 50-100 yards, start out running 75% maximum, then build up to 100%, do anywhere from 6-10 of these,

You couls also try fartleks, where you run a little bit slower than regular, then every so often run 90-100% full speed for as long as you can, then return to normal speed, this is sort of like interval training

also you probably shouldnt eat real close or real far before training, I like to eat about an 1 hr to 1.5 hrs before I train, if you train on an empty stomach you will get tired very quick becuase you have no energy, if you train on a full stomach you will prolly get hella side aches and will be sluggish

Fartlicks?!?!?! WTF

 

[PoyeBoy]

Fartlicks?!?!?! WTF

lol, funny name I know

 

[juiceddreadlocks]

lol, funny name I know

good stuff though.

 

[bluepeter]

Find a long, steep hill and run up and down it several times a week. You'll build up some great endurance for a comparatively simple 2 mile run.

 

[chesty]

Well, I agree with everything. My run starts from my house and the course is about 75% uphill. I am going to start adding in sprints over the course as well. Once I break this wall I willl be on my way. It is just being stubborn getting broke!