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Anonymous
Hey /fit/-
I started jogging a week ago. I've jogged in the past, but I've never really gotten out of the 1-2 mile range. Where I'm living now, its half a mile downhill, then half a mile back up (about 17% grade, the developer says).

I read here that you should never have to stop running because of oxygen problems, and that your muscles should stop you first. Is it bad that I have the opposite? I have to stop running/walk a bit because I'm out of breath- my muscles never hurt before that happens. Am i doin it rong? How long will I have to jog before I can run without breathing stopping me before muscle?
>> Anonymous
Depends on your build. I'm guessing you're a lighter frame

I jog within the same range as you 3/4 times a week, but seen as I've got broad shoulders, am 6'2 and naturally pretty big, even though I'm quite fit and an established runner, my muscles stop me before my breathing does
>> Anonymous
Whilst jogging, you really shouldn't ever stop. People run marathons at that pace. It's not like you're sprinting it.
>> Anonymous
>>136168

True but i doubt he is in marathon condition.

OP - When you are out of breath, you are still able to go on. You may feel that because you are out of breath, you cant go on any further, not the case. When oxygen cant be delivered to break down chemicals into energy, your body will find an alternative source. Keep running till you physically cannot take another step, and i mean physically.

>>How long will i have to jog before i can run without breathing stopping me before muscle.

We cant tell you as its dependant on your level of fitness among many factors we cant determine. Only you can know when you truly cannot take another step.
>> wrong Anonymous
your premise does not make sense. you said that your legs don't get tired but you run out of breath 1st. in other words, your cardiovascular health is so poor that there literally is no time for lactic acid to build up in your legs... ergo they don't get tired. you need to slow down.
>> Anonymous
OP don't listen to these retarded fat asses on this board. Seriously. Don't push yourself to the point of exhaustion where you might pass out due to dehydration and end up dying like the many kids that do while pracitising for sports beacause they are retards and think "oh i should keep going even though my body is telling me to stop"
>> Anonymous
do you smoke?

When I smoked pot regularily for a year my endurance went down a lot generally because after a bit I'd just run out of breath and had to stop because I felt like my chest was going to explode.
>> Anonymous
>>136361

listen to this fitfag. If you must continue, slow down to a walk or just flat out take a break for a few minutes and then start running. and thats only if you feel you MUST continue
>> Anonymous
>>136136

Since you are new to running, a few suggestions.

1) Make sure you are properly hydrated. Drink 8-16 oz of water an hour before running. If you run longer than 15 minutes, you should carry a water bottle with you as well, and take small sips as you run.

2) Pushing yourself is important, but not to the complete level of exhaustion. If you start to feel really out of breath, usually it is ok. But if other symptoms start following, like a sick feeling, dizziness, etc, then you either need to slow your pace, or walk for a couple minutes, then continue.

If you run 4-5 times a week, you should start seeing improvement over time, as your heart starts getting used to the stress.
>> Anonymous
>>136364
not OP but htis explains a lot
>> Anonymous
OP here-
No, never smoked before. Thanks for the suggestions>>136395
>> Anonymous
This happens to me too and I don't smoke.
I took an oxygen test and my lungs are shit.
Will running fix this? I usually prefer to go faster so that could be my problem.
>> Anonymous
It took me a few weeks to a couple months to go from feeling it mostly in my breathing to mostly in my legs. The change was gradual and I didn't really notice it much. (this is at running ~3 miles 1-2 times per week)