I cannot get the correct technique, I get fatigued easily and run out of breath.

How can I become a better runner?

Make sure that you stretch a lot before you jog to make sure you are nice and loose. Then make sure you are properly hydrated throughout your run.

Make sure your shoes are comfortable, and fit well and that you set a pace that you know you can maintain and you should do just fine.

It goes without saying, stretching is an important part of running. And any exercise for that matter. Do the stretches that focus on the parts of your legs used most while running. And stretching your arms is a good idea as well since you move them back and forth the entire duration.

Being a good runner takes time. I will say practice also, but only in the ways of breathing control (which might be a cause of your fatigue). Running strengthens your legs the longer you do it in order to accommodate the amount of endurance and time you spend doing it. The same goes for your heart, since it needs to endure a lot of hard work. If you are a beginner at running always start a slow pace for a while. By a while I mean a few days. When you body has become accustomed to it then it's time to increase the speed and/or distance as you see fit and feel comfortable with. You will grow into a better runner the more you do it.

Also, keep in mind that pushing yourself helps, too. Even though you may feel tired, sometimes you should keep going, so long as it doesn't harm you, even though your body may not want to. This way, you can get into better running shape a little faster since your body has to get used to doing harder work in order to sustain your running. And one last issue- rest. People can often overlook this in their quest to be better fit. Rest rebuilds what was lost and builds your body according to the amount of work you've done during exercises.

I agree with everything Cyro said.

Running shoes can also be better for your feet. The only other thing is that you should always run heel to toe. That means your heel is the first part of your foot that touches the ground and your toes are the last part of your foot that touches the ground. Running this way can be a bit more tiring, but it reduces your chance of getting shin splints (which I'm told are very painful and slow to heal).

Yeah, stretching is important. If you don't you'll get BAD aches in your body and it sucks. Also try to eat healthy foods, I heard once that carrots are really good for a runner.

Well you know what they say.Practice makes perfect.Just practice at it every day and you will get better.

The number one way of avoiding injury is by stretching the muscles. Take 5-10 minutes (or more if need be) to stretch. Another good way to avoid injury is to have the proper shoe to support the heel, and use a proper running shoe.

I run marathons, I play a lot of sports, and my wife makes me run with her all the time. I can help.

Everyone said stretching. Stretching is good after but you don't need it before you run. It won't help. Instead, try this:

1. Go on www.google.com and look up PEDOMETER. It is a google hack that can let you trace a route using google maps and you can see exact distances. Do a 1 mile route that starts and ends at your house.

2. Put on your shoes, doesn't matter what kind as long as they can lace up, and some loose-fitting clothes.

3. Walk. Walk about 2 minutes very briskly. You're powerwalking and warming up your body.

4. After two minutes, break into a light trot. You should be moving slightly faster then your walk. The only difference is you're picking your feet up off the ground and reaching a little further.

5. After 5 minutes of that, go a little faster. Again, you're not sprinting. You're just running slowly, like baseball outfielders after an inning is over. There's no hurry, no one is watching, no one cares. It's just you and the sidewalk.

6. Complete your run, probably 10-15 minutes later. THEN you stretch. Take the time to cool down, relax, stretch your leg muscles and drink some water.

People get tired easily or frustrated or breath too hard because they start out sprinting. Go nice and slow. I run 26 miles in my races and the first 5 miles are slow warm-ups. I start to push after that distance. Go out and do the mile thing three times a week. When it's easy and boring, go two miles, then five, then ten. Next thing you know, you've lost some weight and you like running. If you have any other questions, PM me. I'll help you out.

Good luck!

Does anyone have a good idea of how to train (besides a warmup) for track and field, I do really well, but I need to work on my 800 meter speed.

start out with slow short distance jogs then take it a bit futher each day and eventully you will be able too run longer distance o and drinking lots of water as you run is good to

First of all you should stretch and warm up before jogging. Also you should jog a little more each day because jogging 5 yards and then a mile isn't good for your body.

Yeah, stretching and warm ups are the key to running better.