I might sound preety dumb over this question,but I honestly don't have a clue.

Ok im:

15 years old
6'2
190 pounds

To be totally honest the most I can run continuously only for around 1/2 mile before I feel exhausted and I am forced to stop, my friends are in long distance track and run around 5 miles no problem without stopping.

I have several questions so heres a couple to shout out at you:

Question 1: (I have this question in my mind but its hard to write down)When running -
I get to 1/4 of a mile and get tired, but I know I can keep going to half, but once I get there I HAVE to stop because if I wouldn't, I wouldn't be able to keep even walking.
When people my age that are in shape, do they feel this pain as well, and are just trained to force themselves through it - OR - Do they not feel any pain and get to about 1-2 miles and start having little pains kicking in. (thats the best I could explain my question) Basically summerized, Do people out of shape become more tired way before people in shape do.

Question 2: Do you build more endurance if you were to eat a healthy diet?

Question 3: Im playing soccer starting in August, and am required to run 2 miles, at this point that is physically impossible for me. What are some things I can do to build my 1/2 mile to 2 miles non stop running, and would this be able to happen by the time I need it to happen?

Question 4: What are some exercises that I could do outside (I currently have NO access to exercise equiptment in any kind house or gym) to build my endurance so I am capable of running 2 miles non stop.

I know that you guys most likely have had questions like this in the past, but I really need your help.

Many Thanks.

Its just a matter of fitness and technique.
How are you breathing? If you breath fast hyperventilating will cause you to collapse. I train a 15 year-old (see "Running for 14 year old" and he can run 20 miles or more - depends on your fitness as well, eventually you will be able to do it.
190 lbs is fairly heavy for a runner, most long-distance runners are below that. I'm 6' 3" and only weigh 110 lbs and the chap I train is almost 6' and weighs less than 100 lbs - contrary to the other people's (On this forum) being small build can help, but not always.
Also, if when you run, lean forward a bit - this will prevent stitches and help your breathing, and move your arms more - all this will help.
Good luck

Paulrun, I am practically a national athlete. I'm 15, around 6ft and 158lbs. I train with some of the best middle and long distance runners in the country and I can state, with pages of evidence, that getting to weights at your size of under 140 or even 150bls is completely stupid. You telling people to start dropping weight is pathetic. Look at the stats of the London marathon winners, none of them are in the same weight comparison to you. Losing that much weight does not help you in the slightest as you are losing muscle.

Get the facts straight.

Question 1: (I have this question in my mind but its hard to write down)When running -
I get to 1/4 of a mile and get tired, but I know I can keep going to half, but once I get there I HAVE to stop because if I wouldn't, I wouldn't be able to keep even walking.
When people my age that are in shape, do they feel this pain as well, and are just trained to force themselves through it - OR - Do they not feel any pain and get to about 1-2 miles and start having little pains kicking in. (thats the best I could explain my question) Basically summerized, Do people out of shape become more tired way before people in shape do.
Well it really depends on the pace. I generally don't get too tired after that distance unless I'm practically full out. You do learn to force yourself through the pain, but you shouldn't really over exert yourself to that extent. People out of shape do tire a lot faster. People in shape generally feel the pain in their muscles over their lungs.

Question 2: Do you build more endurance if you were to eat a healthy diet?
Yes, diet can help. I'm not too healthy, but as of tomorrow I will be


Question 3: Im playing soccer starting in August, and am required to run 2 miles, at this point that is physically impossible for me. What are some things I can do to build my 1/2 mile to 2 miles non stop running, and would this be able to happen by the time I need it to happen?
I suggest doing 800 metre drills. Basically do sets of 800m with 4 minute breaks in between. Do as many as you can do. Also try running a mile, taking a 10 minute break then running another one. Build it up. Should improve quickly.

Question 4: What are some exercises that I could do outside (I currently have NO access to exercise equiptment in any kind house or gym) to build my endurance so I am capable of running 2 miles non stop.
Running Core exercises are also vital. That's why you can't, contrary to paulrun's warped beliefs, lose lots of weight. Your body can't take it. Also you are playing soccer, therefore specialist training for a runner would not apply to you.

800 metres Training program is a fantastic site for training.

thank you sooo much, you've been a great help.

No problem mate. Good luck.

Woodt, you said that you are a national athlete. What do you do? and how much can you bench???

I believe he is a runner, how much he benches is irrelevant in this case.

2 cents here:

i have learned that your bady can do soo much more than you think. i started off having trouble running 1mile. now i can run 4 and feel fine. i noticed once i get to the point where i feel like i have to stop, if i keep going it doesnt get any worse weaiterh i stop at 2miles or 4 i still feel the same.

also rythm. (sp) you breating is natural based on what your body needs. so dont think about breathing find something else to entertain your mind. you will breath fine.

my program started at 2miles aday though i could nevr do that but i pushed my self and found out it was nothing.

its all metal. mind over matter= if you dont mind it doesnt matter.

I can bench around 75kg. Only really just started benching again (did that on second bench in a long time). I think I'm going to start focusing more on speed. I'm not what I would call 'in shape' at the moment. That's my body though. I really want to work on speed and hit the weights a bit harder. Then October through December have a good rugby season.

uh,,,,,, um... I'm new, and i can only say that a couple more times, but.... you are 15 years old, 6'2" and 190 lbs!!!! Good grief,, and you can run a 1/2 mile......... regardless of how fast,, keep doing what you are frigin doing,, and play basketball, and football, and and and and and..... if you came here to brag.... we hear ya!!! hahaha

as an athlete... let me be one of the first to tell you- GOD LOVES YOU!!!