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I've started running during my walks. Not going too hard at it. Probably more closer to a jog (a fantastic NZ invention) than anything else.

I do short runs, the first blitz I did was 450 metres long on the road. It was pretty flat so incline isn't to blame here. I started getting huffed out by the 400 metre mark, and I went back to walking at 450 metres because I was a nauseated faggot.

I was feeling pretty light headed and a bit dizzy. I was huffing and puffing trying to capture my breath. My legs weren't the limitation. It was the nauseous feeling that made me go back to walking.

I like running but this feeling sucks. Any tips?

I've started running during my walks. Not going too hard at it. Probably more closer to a jog (a fantastic NZ invention) than anything else. I do short runs, the first blitz I did was 450 metres long on the road. It was pretty flat so incline isn't to blame here. I started getting huffed out by the 400 metre mark, and I went back to walking at 450 metres because I was a nauseated faggot. I was feeling pretty light headed and a bit dizzy. I was huffing and puffing trying to capture my breath. My legs weren't the limitation. It was the nauseous feeling that made me go back to walking. I like running but this feeling sucks. Any tips?

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[–] smallpond 3 points (+3|-0)

Just keep doing it every couple of days or so - you'll become less pathetic. If 450 metres is too long for you, drop back to a couple of slow 300 metre jogs with walking in between. Over time gradually increase the run length and reduce the walking recovery time.

Regarding the nausea - for me hard training would make me feel nauseous if my stomach was empty. I'd feel sick if I went for a run first thing in the morning, but would be fine if I had (a small, easily digestible) breakfast first. I used to have training sessions that would last for about 3 hours - needed a banana in the middle to stop feeling sick there.

That's good advice.

I should probably have something small to snack on then. I'm not a breakfast kind of guy. I just tend to wake up and go about my day then eat lunch/tea afterwards.

[–] smallpond 1 points (+1|-0)

I'm a breakfast person. It's a good idea to eat something soon after a run as well, to aid muscle recovery.

[–] [Deleted] 1 points (+1|-0) Edited

food in your stomach can be extremely finicky on runs, try different things. i need to have eaten 2-3 hours before a run and have drank a glass of watered down gatorade an hour before in order to really feel comfortable and have enough energy. *i should also note that some people eat ice cream or drink beer and run just fine, but my stomachs always been sensitive.

also, having another high intensity workout in your repertoire would help your heart and lungs get used to the shock of quickly running out of oxygen. its not super important if you don't want to bother but an interval workout for arms or abs or a short intense bike or swim or any other activity that gets you huffin would help a lot.