I hate running, but I have to get over it,how can i do that?

Running will help you get your ultimate goal. So if you want it bad enough you will force yourself to run, finish, no excuses and you will be a champ. Believe you can. You are a runner!

Good luck,

SLOW DOWN! The best way to build endurance is to run slower. If you find yourself getting winded or tired, especially at the beginning of your run, you need to slow down. You can work on speed later, for now you need to build a solid aerobic base of slow, steady running. You should not be doing any hard running at this stage.

Check out this link--
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

It is for a training program that is designed to get you running 30 min nonstop. The website also has great resources for beginning runners.

I love running--don't give up! Good luck with your rugby.

Kristen, first off your attitude will kill any motivation you have. Yes you might hate to run, but if you go about your training the right way, you will be able to enjoy or even love running.
Being able to run for 20 minutes at a time is a very attainable goal. Depending on your abilities right now, start out slow and simple. Start by running (SLOW) for 5 minutes. Then walk for 1-2 minutes, and repeat until your running time is 20 minutes. Repeat this routine 3-4 times a week. Once you feel better and find that running for 5 minutes has gotten easy move up to running 6 minutes, then 7 minutes, etc..... For every level expect to continue the routine for 3-4 weeks. However, the better inshape you become, the time period will decrease.
Once you have reached running continuously for 20 minutes you can do 1 of 2 things; either increase your speed or increase your distance.
If it is speed you are looking for, replace one of your regular runs with a speed day. Start out with running around a track (if you have one near by) 4 times; 400 meters. Run this distance at a faster pace than you are running your regular runs. Run 4 times around for a few weeks then move it up to 5 times, then 6 times, then etc.... once you are confortable at that pace. This will help your regular runs become faster as well.
If it is distance you crave then simply begin to increase your runs by 5 minutes. Increase from 20 min to 25 min, then to 30 min, etc..... Make sure that you do not increase to much becasue it might lead to over training injuries. If you keep it simple and increase only 5 minutes, this will increase your mileage and reduce the possibilities of injuries.
Also, begin to read materials related to running and training. This will increase your overall knowledge of training and running.

Good luck and remember to keep a positive attitide because this will help you train better and increase your results.

Hello Kirsten, I do not believe in endurance running anymore, the longest distance my rugby team does is 150 meters. It too creates an aerobic base.

You now read that long distance running is decreasing your speed.

My advise is to use your morning 20-30 minute jogs for exactly what you doing already: jog - do some exercises - jog some more - do some starts - feel comfortable with yourself and proud that you do some extra work!

Being fit for rugby is much more than long distance rugby!

Yes, set short running goals, like 5 and 10K races. It will give you something to look forward to. It helps me to keep on the road,
track, or trail. And, find others to run with. It will help you to keep
a steady pace, especially if you can keep a conversation while running.
This is an aerobic pace and a good level to build a base 50 - 65% of
your VO2 MAX. It is comfortabe. Also read The Running Formula by
Jack Daniels PhD. It will give you a wealth of info to help you get faster,
and be able to enjoy the sport more. :wink:

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