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[Guest]

My main problem is not that i run gasping out of breathe when im running or anything like that, its just that my legs seem to get very tired. Most people i talk to its the other way around. I havent been running long at all maybe 3-4 times a week for 2 weeks for a good 20 mins thats it. I'd like to run more and improve distance and speed. What advise can u give me. Also lately when i get to a decent jogging pace i feel like i can go on forever, this pace isnt that fast. If i had my choice of what race i'd like to run it'd be the 3200 meter i'd say, for the future of course. Im still in Highschool.

[Anonymously Posted by: 'Wakka Wakka']

[Dan]

If you're not doing so already, stretch your legs well before and after each run, start at a slower pace, and gradually increase the pace if possible.

Dan

[Guest]

There is only one piece of advice you need: BE PATIENT. Obviously you have played other sports to have your lung capacity better than your leg strength. I'm guessing you've played a lot of basketball, or similar sport where you are used to running sprints. a couple of weeks is, unfortunately, just the beginning. It takes 7 months to get in shape. you are in for a lot of frustration. That's the trouble with today's mtv generation. running rewards patience and punishes those who don't exhibit it.

[Anonymously Posted by: 'Donk']

[training2run]

Your legs are supposed to get tired. If not, it would be called vacation not training.

Two weeks of running is just a first step. If you keep up your training, three or four times a week (maybe more), and increase your distance maybe 5% or 10% a week, in six months you'll see some real results. Mad Dog Mike www.training2run.com