How can become a better distance runner and improve my stamina?
DRINK DRINK DRINK 2-4 Nalgenes a day to improve hydration Eat colorful foods. Small yogurt cups, a handful of almonds, spinach, apples, strawberries celery etc. small amounts of protein are excellent 30-15 minutes before running. A small handful of almonds, a low fat cheese stick, a little cup of yogurt Do not eat heavy fats. Cashews, pecans, any kind of processed meat (eat low fat meat like turkey) and other things like that make you feel sluggish Breathe deeply from your diaphraghm. Basically, breathe from your stomach. This also prevents side stitches and cramps. Tie your shoes tightly everywhere to increase ankle stability. Hold your arms at a 90 degree angle and run with your thumbs pointed foward….beleive it or not this improves times by several seconds if not a whole bunch. Do not slow down once you start running. Start out slow but constantly increase speed or stay steady. This keeps your thyroid pumping adrenaline. If you slow down even by a few seconds a mile, your thyroid
