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help how do i increase my running distance? i get so bored and hate running but wanna be in better shape to play soccer

Anonymous 22h

I posted this before but 1) run outside instead of a treadmill. 2) divide your current distance in half then add half a mile. So if you can only run 5 miles right now then run 3 miles in one direction before turning around: (5/2)+0.5=3 That will force you to run 6 miles before you can get home. Also don’t walk. Even if you have to run slower than a walk, keep your form like you’re running. It keeps your hr up & it tells you mentally that you CAN run farther without stopping.

Anonymous 1d

ts is corny but it’s true, if you get bored either run with music or try to run with other people

Anonymous 1d

just play soccer lol

Anonymous 2d

Start running and suck it up. If u hate running why r u playing soccer?

Anonymous

#3 1d

i just got knee surgery so i can’t yet

Anonymous

#4 1d

also since I see you just went through knee surgery I’d go slower than you think you need to and maybe spend some time on the bike for cardio, make sure your form is good or that knee will be in danger

Anonymous

#5 21h

unfortunately i’m restricted to treadmills for now, but i’ll definitely keep that in mind. thank you!

Anonymous

OP 17h

No problem! If you’re stuck with treadmills then I recommend fartleks. Ik the name is funny lol but they work for increasing endurance! Basically run a little easy for say 0.5mi, then sprint 0.2mi, then easier for 0.5 then sprint. Keeping your heart rate & pace up during the easy portions after sprinting is where the conditioning comes in! They’re a 🤬 to do but the benefits are amazing! After adding them to your routine you should be able to start going further on your regular runs👍🏽

Anonymous

OP 17h

You’ll have a slight lag since you’ll have to wait for the treadmill to increase/decrease speed, but the benefits will still be great. If you need anything else just lmk my mom was a track coach & we both still run a lot! Also idk if you’ve had a runners high before but if you learn how to trigger them then those will help too! My first time I went from 4 miles max to 9😭😂 running is such a mental thing! Play a song that builds to a crescendo and think about how strong you feel. It may help!