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I've never done a sport before, I'm nervous about starting cross-country, but I'm doing it because I want to get in shape and make new friends. I'm already trying to prepare myself by lifting weights, running, and biking, but I'm having a hard time pushing myself. I run maybe 2 blocks and lose motivation to keep running and then I'll walk for the next 5 blocks.
IDK what to do to get around this platau I'm on here. Any advice?
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I run maybe 2 blocks and lose motivation to keep running and then I'll walk for the next 5 blocks.
Lose motivation, or maybe go out too fast and pay the price? If the latter (which is pretty common), try going out too slow for the first few blocks. You can always speed up a little if you feel great; it's much harder to adjust after you've gone out too fast.
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if you are just starting out with running, you may be best served by a "couch to 5k" type program. They are a good way to build stamina slowly. Basically they involve running and walking in intervals so you will not push yourself beyond your current endurance/stamina/fitness level.
If you've been at this for a while and have trouble holding a certain pace for more than 2 blocks, you are running faster than your current endurance/stamina/fitness level can maintain. Slow down, way down. be able to sing or talk to a friend while you are running.
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Try what I call the one step method: Each day you run go one step farther than you did the day before. Be careful not to go 3 blocks farther on a day you feel great because you we need to go past that point the next time.