AboutRick Karboviak, CSCS Expertise First things first: I WILL NOT ASK QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO AN INJURY OR SORE AREA ON YOUR BODY, please seek medical advice from a doctor, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or chiropractor.
I can answer questions specifically for mile to 5K distances, preferably in regards to HS and recreational runners, since I coach JH/HS age athletes, and train recreationally-based runners (those who simply run for the enjoyment of it, not super-competitive).
I am also an expert in doing training with the assistance of a GPS speed & distance monitor, in tracking speeds, paces, and distances for measurements in intensity & volume of your workouts precisely.
My main running site is http://endure.speeddialcoach.com
I am new to running. I started running almost 3 months ago to become more fit and in shape. My current exercise routine is running on the treadmill for 45-50min 3 times a week. My problem is, is that I cannot seem to run for more than 3-4 min going 4.5 mph without becoming completely exhausted. How can I increase my endurance so that I can run for longer periods of time?
Answer My suggestion is to try some interval training, instead of the traditional "slow & steady" method of increasing endurance. Interval training methods can help your body develop higher levels of endurance because of the fluctuations in high & low intensity within the workout. You end up working all 'ends of the spectrum' with an interval training type of workout. I have a free guide that lays out a long-term structure to interval training programs. It is found at http://asapworkouts.com/pmplan.pdf
I also have another article on a certain type of interval training called Tabata training, found at http://asapworkouts.com/turbo.pdf
That explains a bit more on why interval training is ideal in developing all aspects of endurance.
