Endurance

[fat man]

Hi I am new to this site. I was wondering what the best way to build endurance for running. Right now, I have terrrible cardio, just quit smoking, I can run for a bout 3miles in about 35 min which sucks , I want to get that down to about 25 mintues any ideas.

 

[Synpax]

Join a running club.

 

[nycgirl]

Also, look for some good training programs online. coolrunning.com has one for novice, intermediate and advanced runners.

When I started running I was about 45 min. for a 5k. Nothing is worse than having an elderly lady ask for your finishing time and telling you that she beat you.

I got down to 24 minutes a year later. I did speed training as well as running 3 miles or more.

I recommend finding a 5k and training for it. That will help as well.

 

[fat man]

Alright thanks I will check that out

 

[Dial_tone]

I am training for a 5K on April 1. I use this program and it is very effective. It alternates running with walking. If you run a 12 minute mile now do this while running at an 8 minute mile pace for the running portion.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=26