Experienced runners please help

[Drofrom]

I'm joining the Army and I'm training before I go so that Basic won't be so hard. All other activites to get fit arn't hard, but running kills me. I can run a mile in no time. (average speed 6.5 to 7 minutes) but anything longer than that I get worn out.
Does anybody have any suggestions for me so that I can run longer and farther.
I've been running and practicing, but I still havn't gotten any better after several weeks.

I've never been a long distance runner before now. I was a short distance sprinter. Some people have told me I just need to get my body used to doing long distances instead of sprints.

 

[2Bhumble]

Slow down your pace. Start with a 15 minute run at a "leisurely" pace even if it seems too easy. Add 3 or 4 minutes every 3-4 runs (or once per week) at that same pace. When you hit about 30 minutes slowly increase your pace. Once you go 30-40 minutes straight, you should be able to handle anything.

 

[wrldstrman]

I also would do a lot of uphill running.

 

[fitmom]

I am training a client for this same thing lately.
She has to run 2.5K in 15.55 minutes.
We are working on core strength and power in her legs. Will start the running next week.
J

 

[one way]

Try to lengthen your stride and slow your pace. Don't move your legs quickly as you would do in a sprint, and don't bend down as much. Move your arms at a slower rate also.

 

[one way]

Try running uphill, it builds up your stamina.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

Might not be the most helpful thing, but work your abs too. Abs are your core, and a strong core improves all athletic performance.

 

[D-Lisch]

Yeah, it would be pretty hard to transition so quickly... if you have time, ease into longer distances slowly. Take your mile time down and go longer. Instead of running a 7 minute mile twice, try running a 10 minute mile twice instead. Make sure you increaes the distance you go. Don't necessarily forget about time. Every once in a while see how quickly you can do a mile and a half or two miles, just to stay ontop of it. If all else fails, just push yourself, you'll be surprised how much you can do if you stop thinking about it.

 

[Spicy McHaggis]

good quote a read about speed came from Moutain Bike magazine.

"I wanted to be faster, so when I saw someone faster than me on the trails I'd race to catch up to them so I caould ask then how they did it. It took awhile, but finally I caught one, and realized I didn't need to ask anymore."

I guess that means keep practicing.

 

[fitmom]

I'm joining the Army and I'm training before I go so that Basic won't be so hard. All other activites to get fit arn't hard, but running kills me. I can run a mile in no time. (average speed 6.5 to 7 minutes) but anything longer than that I get worn out.
Does anybody have any suggestions for me so that I can run longer and farther.
I've been running and practicing, but I still havn't gotten any better after several weeks.

I've never been a long distance runner before now. I was a short distance sprinter. Some people have told me I just need to get my body used to doing long distances instead of sprints.

Train your core, and practice HIIT in your aerobic training. God BLess, J