How long does it take to find running easier?

[Anonymous]

I jogged for my first time to day and jogged for about 20 minutes but was very slow- not much faster than my walking pace.

I used to think I could only run for one minute, but my brother told me it's psychological and that I should be able to run for 30 minutes, so I tried, and I think he's right about it being psychological.

Anyway... My legs need to strengthen before I can work on speed and getting more aerobics out of it. I will be doing it for 20 minutes 2-3 times a week.

What is your opinion?

Thanks in advance.

[TheFuture]

Running should be like yoga. Focus on your form and breathing. Don't concern yourself with speed or time or distance, those will come eventually. For me, I started running on places with inclines or hills. Walk/Jog uphill, run downhill. It gives you a set goal and points to stop and rest. Otherwise, jog a block, walk a block, run a block, walk a block, jog a block and then go home because you're probably tired by then.

[sfauo]

Depends on how fit you are, but I'd say a couple months to really get into it.

Remember that keeping your pace over a long distance is better than sprinting then stopping.

Good luck with your runs!

[Asker]

Thank you!

[coolllama]

It will take some time and I can't really give you a timetable because it is differs from one person to another. But the psych thing is a big factor, just keep calm. I'm not going to tell yo how to run but what helps me keep my pace and speed is breathing no differently than I am now as I type this or you as you read this.

[aMuse]

The first few miles are always the hardest in my opinion... Once you get passed the little barriers in your head you can keep going and going and going. Well at least I can... =P

[martyfellow]

Yes, to avoid injury, start slow and not for more than 20 minutes. Also, make sure you have good shoes and don't run on concrete or anything else really hard...