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    How do I maintain energy while running?
    Francisco Gomez
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    Francisco Gomez is the Head Coach at the FIT Potato Gym, a training gym established in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Francisco is a former competitive runner who helps endurance athletes train for major marathons like the Boston Marathon. Francisco specializes in Injury Rehab, Flexibility, Marathon Training, and Senior Fitness. He has a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology & Running.
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    Queue up an energizing playlist for your run. If you like listening to music as you exercise, make an upbeat playlist filled with your favorite songs.
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    How do you run without getting out of breath?
    Francisco Gomez
    Fitness Coach
    Francisco Gomez is the Head Coach at the FIT Potato Gym, a training gym established in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Francisco is a former competitive runner who helps endurance athletes train for major marathons like the Boston Marathon. Francisco specializes in Injury Rehab, Flexibility, Marathon Training, and Senior Fitness. He has a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology & Running.
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    Take breaks when you need them. If you feel too tired to run at the pace you're going at, feel free to slow down to a jog or walk for a minute or two. The change of pace will allow your body to recharge, and then you'll be able to return to the running pace feeling refreshed.
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    What's the best type of music for running?
    Francisco Gomez
    Fitness Coach
    Francisco Gomez is the Head Coach at the FIT Potato Gym, a training gym established in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Francisco is a former competitive runner who helps endurance athletes train for major marathons like the Boston Marathon. Francisco specializes in Injury Rehab, Flexibility, Marathon Training, and Senior Fitness. He has a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology & Running.
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    The ideal beats-per-minute rate for running is about 140, which is what many modern pop songs are. Filling your running playlist with fast-paced songs around this BPM will keep you energized as you run.
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    How should I plan my running routes to not get tired?
    Francisco Gomez
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    Francisco Gomez is the Head Coach at the FIT Potato Gym, a training gym established in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Francisco is a former competitive runner who helps endurance athletes train for major marathons like the Boston Marathon. Francisco specializes in Injury Rehab, Flexibility, Marathon Training, and Senior Fitness. He has a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology & Running.
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    Run to places that you haven't been before or to places with scenic views. This will give you something to look at while you're running, and you won't get tired.
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    What kind of fruits should I eat?
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    All fruits are healthy, but some of them have a higher sugar content. Some good options are apples, peaches, oranges, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapefruit, and bananas. Bananas are especially good because the potassium will lower your risk of cramps.
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    How do I run so as to win a cross country race?
    Olivia Wild
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    Don't let other people set your pace. If everyone sprints off at the start of the race, let them go. Stick to your pace and concentrate.
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    What can I do to push past wanting to stop when I know I should keep going?
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    Remember why you are running, or if you have done that length before tell yourself that you have done it before and can do it again. Breathe and not focus on the fact that you are tired, but focus on the fact that you have come this far and on your breathing. Tell yourself over and over that you can do it.
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    Can I drink some water while jogging?
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    Yes, you can. Just be careful not to gulp too much at one time and choke.
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    While running, should I breathe through my nose or my mouth?
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    Experienced runners know that blood flows when you use the nose. If running a track, try breathing from the mouth on the straights and then transition into the nose on the turns.
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    What if I'm not allowed to listen to music?
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    If you are familiar with the song, try playing it in your head. You can also you hum the tune of your favorite song instead. It will be sort of like running with music.
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    How do I increase my stamina?
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    Run at least twice a week. Every week thereafter, try for 30 seconds more. It may seem like a small advance, but it will greatly help you in building stamina. That means in one month, if you have been running continuously, you will gain 2 minutes. It seems like a small improvement, but you need to start small to end big. After this, it will increase more until you reach your absolute stamina level.
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    Should I run on my tip toes to run faster?
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    This is not recommended. While running on your toes may help improve your speed, there is a higher chance of you breaking your toes as well as feeling more fatigue, especially when you run long distances.
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    How do I get ahead of everyone else while running in a group without getting tired?
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    Sprint until you find yourself a bit ahead of the group, then go back to the speed at which you were running before.
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    When I run my feet are in pain should I stop or just jog slower?
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    Maybe try insoles. If that doesn't work, then try talking to a doctor. But when your feet start to hurt, try to slow it down to a jog and if they really hurt, take a break.
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    How do I find the motivation if I am forced to do a sport? Sometimes I'll just be exhausted but I have to do it.
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    Talk to your parents about why you need to do the sport and see if you can reach a compromise regarding the sport. If you still have to do it, search real life athletes who went through similar situations for inspiration to keep going and do your best.
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    When I run the mile at school, how can I keep going without stopping or walking?
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    Control your breathing and try to pace yourself. If you need to instead of walking, then power walk or jog.
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    I'm doing the pacer test and I only got 36 laps. How do I not run out of breath we do it at school?
    Raif
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    Jog to a comfortable pace, you should be hydrated well and also do stretches before you go.
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    What is the best time to go running?
    Community Answer
    The best time for running is when it's cool, so many runners prefer early morning runs.
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    What should I do if my stomach starts to hurt while I'm running?
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    Usually it means your abdominal muscles are not strong enough, and you would want to exercise them. In some cases though, it could mean you have run too hard for too long and you should take a break until you are fully rested.
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    If I often get cramps, how do I relieve them when I have to run?
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    Cramps are totally normal, especially for beginners. Slow down a bit, and don't be afraid to run slow or walk. The more you practice, the less you will notice cramps.
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    How can I pace myself?
    Community Answer
    Run with the speed that's like a jog and don't change that speed. If you tired, then slow down a bit. Eventually you'll work out a rhythm that works for you.
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    I have asthma and an allergy to pollen. Is there a possible way of running without getting out of breath during the first five minutes?
    Community Answer
    Run a bit, then walk for a minute, then start running again and repeat. Talk to your doctor about whatever latest asthma treatment is available as they continue to improve.
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    How can I walk without getting tired?
    Community Answer
    The key to that is simply getting enough sleep, drinking a lot of water, and getting regular exercise. You can build up your endurance by standing more frequently instead of sitting all the time. When you stand, shift your weight from foot to foot. Find a good gym and walk on the treadmill some. Maybe you can build it up to a jog.
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    Why are my limbs sore after I run?
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    Because you are exercising your muscles. The pain you feel is just those muscles healing.
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    I used to be one of the fastest runners on my team, and running was enjoyable. However, after taking a short break I became even slower than beginners. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    The best thing you can possibly do is keep running and build your stamina and speed back up.
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    What should I do to make running on hills easier?
    Community Answer
    If you focus on getting the posture right, running on hills does not have to be too difficult. You should bring your knees up as high as possible and get your arms moving up and down really high, at a good pace.
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    If I get a cramp while running and I’m not allowed to stop, how can I make the cramp go away?
    Community Answer
    Personally, I find that holding my breath for a few seconds relieves the cramp momentarily. The best thing you can do though is to just breathe steadily and try to ignore it.
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    What pace should I run at?
    Community Answer
    Run at whatever pace suits you. If you feel that you may get tired, then slow down. Make sure you are putting energy into your running, but most importantly seek to feel that you're running at a good pace that keeps you invigorated and energized.
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    My knee hurts when I run. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    Go to the doctor and get it checked. Stretching before you run may also help.
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    Where do you keep your phone or music device whilst running?
    Community Answer
    Try putting it in your leggings where your waist is. The leggings must be tight enough, but if you're wearing something that isn't tight enough, maybe get spandex shorts or something for underneath. Or, get armband purposefully made for holding a music device when exercising.
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