How To Increase Your Endurance For Running
If you find running to be enjoyable, like myself, but find that your endurance needs some improvement, then this article is for you. Running is a great way to get out (and get around), but you certainly need to build up the proper endurance needed in order to run for any decent period of time.
One way to build up your endurance level for running/jogging is to run an extra 1/4 of a mile, just when you are ready to call it quits. You wouldn't even believe the difference this can make with your endurance level, especially if you are just starting out. Give this a try for about 2 or 3 weeks, and you will definitely notice a significant boost in your endurance level.
You may want to also add on an extra day of running to your weekly runs. For example, if you run 3 times a week, try adding on just 1 more day, and run 4 times per week. This will increase your stamina for running, since the more often you do anything cardio-related, the quicker your endurance will increase.
Also, do not be afraid to try some other fun activities; this can be a great way to build endurance, and add variety. For example, try a fun, fast paced sport in which you are constantly moving/running for a somewhat long period of time. A perfect example would be the sport of airsoft, since you will literally always be running in this game (especially since you are getting shot at with plastic airsoft BBs by other players). This is just one example of a fun way to build your endurance by utilizing a popular recreational sport.
Last but certainly not least, is interval training. Interval training is an excellent way to increase your endurance, and simply involves short, high intensity, high speed running. A perfect example would be sprinting, or running up hill, and so on. Even though it may not seem it, sprinting and running uphill for short periods of time can really increase your endurance level after some time, and will also increase your leg strength as well, which helps to indirectly increase your endurance (since having stronger leg muscles makes it easier to run). You might just be surprised by the results of adding in some interval training each time you go for a run.
This article was written by fitness expert, Raymond Almsharr. Raymond has been running and sprinting for quite a few years now, and is always looking for new ways to increase his endurance level. With just a few good strategies for building endurance, you can easily improve your endurance level.