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If you find running to be enjoyable, like myself, but find that your endurance needs some improvement, then this article is for you. Running is a great way to get out (and get around), but you certainly need to build up the proper endurance needed in order to run for any decent period of time.

For those just starting out, a great technique to up your endurance is to run an extra quarter mile each time you run. Do this for a week straight. Yes, it may be hard, but it will not take long to go that extra quarter mile; just relax your mind and do not focus on how long it is going to take to go that extra distance.

Another very effective way to increase your stamina is to add in just 1 extra day per week to your running. This is very effective because the more often that you run (or do any type of cardio exercise), the better your endurance becomes. Most people just do not realize how effective this can be, especially if you only run once or twice per week. This is possibly the single most effective way to build up your endurance for running. Expect to see significant results after just a month or so.

Also, do not be afraid to try some other fun activities; this can be a great way to build endurance, and add variety. For example, try a fun, fast paced sport in which you are constantly moving/running for a somewhat long period of time. A perfect example would be the sport of airsoft, since you will literally always be running in this game (especially since you are getting shot at with plastic airsoft BBs by other players). This is just one example of a fun way to build your endurance by utilizing a popular recreational sport.

Last but certainly not least, is interval training. Interval training is an excellent way to increase your endurance, and simply involves short, high intensity, high speed running. A perfect example would be sprinting, or running up hill, and so on. Even though it may not seem it, sprinting and running uphill for short periods of time can really increase your endurance level after some time, and will also increase your leg strength as well, which helps to indirectly increase your endurance (since having stronger leg muscles makes it easier to run). You might just be surprised by the results of adding in some interval training each time you go for a run.

This article was written by fitness guru, Raymond Almsharr. Raymond has been running and sprinting for quite a few years now, and is constantly looking for new ways to increase his endurance level. With just a few good strategies for building endurance, you can easily increase your over-all endurance level.