Yeah, I also disagree with John (no offense(: ) As Jessika said, don't run away from the problem. And start running. If you have a goal, which is to get faster... do all the right things. Like, if you're trying to lose weight too... go on a diet (stick to it!) and run/walk, say a mile a day, or half a mile. But walk sometimes. Go slow at first, and gradually pick up speed after you've been doing it for a week or so. You'll get in shape for running, and lose weight if you're on a diet. And thinner people get tired out less easily. So that will also help you to get better, because you get tired less, which makes you be able to go faster. ;-) I hope you try something like this. I really think it would work well. ;-) Email me sunny680ajh@aol.com