How do i train my body to run longer distances?

i'm 136 pounds, 5'2" and 17yrs, so i'm not in the greatest shape, but i do like to run. i want to be able to run long distances and have lots of stamina, but where do i start? how do i know when i should increase the distance i'm running?

How do i train my body to run longer distances?
Practice everyday, run in your park for about 25 minutes. Do it at least 3 times in a week.

After a long practice, this will improve your stamina. SO have a good try. GOOD LUCK
Reply:Ok, first get your self a good pair of running shoes, then check on the Internet in your area for running group and if you don't have any around you. Take to the park, 1min run, 5min walk for a week say 3 to 5 times a week then 1min run 4min walk till you get to 5 min run 2 min walk in some weeks and from then on you build on the run and decrease the walk after months of training all the best you can also get alot of information from Internet say

http://www.goodrunguide.co.uk/ and runners world website.
Reply:First, think about checking with a doctor to see what you may or may not be able to do.



Then, go buy some good running shoes from a marathon store or a sports store. Stay away from Footlocker and other stores that have a lot of basketball jerseys for sale. They focus on basketball shoes and won't have good shoes for running.



Next, practice running 2-3 miles in a single go. Run slow and easy and work on focusing with your breathing. After a month or so, your body will get stronger with running these distances. Then, work on 4-5.



Go to your local library and look at books on running. There is a wealth of knowledge available to you for free. Check it out!



Good luck!
Reply:run everyday,go to fitness.
Reply:I worked myself up to being able to run for one hour and a half, and this came from someone who would get tired running after the second minute. It took me about 8 months to be honest, I was training 6 days a week, i added a minute each day to my runs, and i also made sure i invested in a good pair of running shoes to be 100% comfortable. I also used to rotate every other week, to 5 min speed walks 5 minute runs for one hour, before you knew it months had gone by and I was able to keep running for much longer. Good luck to ya.
Reply:Just run - if you just want to be a long distance runner, your stamina isn't as important as the strength in your legs - the fastest way to increase strength and stamina is by forcing yourself - but if you don't want it that way, then just run for example 1 mile and increase every week for 500 m. If you can't increase for 500, try less. This way you will surely progress.

Also, keep your heart rate from 60%-80% for at least 20 minutes - that's for stamina

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