What is some good advice for a beginning jogger/runner?

I'm about 5 10';, 135 pounds. I was going to train for XC but I decided it was too much work. So, now I just run a mile in 8:30 on the street. But I'm thinking of uping it to two miles. How do you get your endurance up? On some good days I can convince myself to do a mile and 1/2. I do walk five miles on a treadmill, flat, in an hour.





Also, my friends are telling me there is a proper stride to running, its a roll. The only way to do this is by bending my knees, is this correct?





And before I run I drink lots of water so I don't get dehydrated, afterwards I feel nauseous. How do I not drink water before running, but not get dehydrated?





Any advice on these issues or running in general?What is some good advice for a beginning jogger/runner?
well, you should not force yourself to do two miles. when you thik that you are really ready for two miles, then go for it. push yourself to go faster but not so taht you will pull a muscle.





drink a few gulps before jogging but not too much or you will feel sick! bring a bottle of water with you while jogging and once you get dehydrated take a few gulps. you may think that it slows you down but trust me, it doesnt.





and yes, you must bend your knees.





every fitness coach i have had has told me to either stay with the same pace the whole time or get faster and faster. NEVER slow down.





hope i help!What is some good advice for a beginning jogger/runner?
well i would say try to up your mile speed to atleast 6 min. u have to bend your knees in order to run try to speed up your mile then increase the distance. drink at least 1/2 hr before u run streach before and after running
to get your endurance up you run sprints and quarters. that will get ur heart and lungs bigger. ive never heard about this stride that you are talking about. and the best thing for the water is to not drink it right before you run but at least a few hours. the reason for this is because the water is still in your gut and when u run it bounces around and makes u sick. the best thing to do is just drink all of your water in the evening and it has to be about 90 ounces for you right now. the only way to get better in running is just to get out there every day and push yourself. if you are not sore you didnt do enough.
If you are only running for 8:30, don't worry about the water. Unless the temperature is 100+ degrees out, you aren't going to sweat enough to worry about. If you have been drinking normally through the day, you should be hydrated enough to last through a mile. When you do drink, don't drink ice water, and take small amounts at a time.





As far working up to 2 miles, run your mile, then walk around for 5 minutes, then run an additional half mile. When that becomes easier, run a second half mile with 3 minutes rest between the halves. Over time reduce the rest periods until you eliminate them.


and/or add more half miles or 1/4 miles. At the end.





Another thing to try is run 1/4 mile, walk 100 yds, repeat. Do that once a week. Every week try to add another 1/4 to your total.
8:30 is a good time for a starter. always be sure to warm up and stretch, and if it was a hard work out, cool down. when beginning running, try to have a good combination of intensity and volume. intensity is how strong you do something, and volume is how much of it you do. for example sprinting a 400 is a high intensity low volume work out. you might want to even the two out at first, to where ever you are comfortable. your form is always important in running. remember that your lungs are bigger at the bottom, so deep breathes and relaxing is always good, and allow enough space for that air to flow, you don't want to be leaning forward. try to tape your self running, and then you can see where you need improvement. and then about the water. you want to always stay hydrated, drink lots of water. you'll know you're drinking plenty of water if your urine comes out clear, if it is dark yellow, you have already started the process of dehydration. before running try not to fill your stomach with too much water, or else it will start to hurt, and you won't preform so good. take small sips during the work out, but after any work out or race, thats when you drink as much water as your body needs. remember this, hard work out weighs talent. so once you start running, don't stop for a long time, or you can lose condition and have to start the work outs from the beginning. If injuries concern you, remember that people who are flexible and stretch recover way much faster than someone that is stiff.
Sure do, you need to be constantly drinking water all day, not just right before you run. In fact, I never eat or drink anything for at least a few hours before I run or else I feel disgusting.The most important thing you can do for yourself is buy comfortable running shoes, don't run in anything else. As far as your endurance, it comes with a little time. Make sure you are eating a proper diet, and after just a few runs you'll feel better and better each time. I started with a half mile, and a few months and 20 pounds later I could do around 5 miles. My best was 13 miles and that was after a year or so.The stride I'm not sure about, but do what feels right and comfortable. When it comes to sticking to it, the hardest thing to do is force yourself to run when you just don't feel like it. If you can do that, you'll be a machine!
drink lots of water yo trust me it will come in handy
The treadmill isn't real running to how many miles shows up on the display. This is because if you stride, the machine thinks you are throwing yourself in the air at what ever speed your going.
the easiest way to endurance ur self up is to choose a check point and jog to it once u get there run as fast as u can to ur beggining point ....this will help u to get faster .... and faster....