How Do You Build Up Running Endurance?
Even if you have been an on and off runner/athlete your whole life, you’re not going to be able to run a marathon (well) in 1 day after any length of absence from the sport. Will power can propel you through a lot and seemingly move mountains. However, to really log miles and do so at a decent pace, you’ll need more than mind over matter. It’s “time” that is most on your side. Work up distance gradually. If you haven’t ran for any period longer than 2 weeks, don’t go out and run the 12-mile loop around the lake. You may be invigorated if you finish, but you’ll also be so sore and stiff the next day you’ll get discouraged. Plus, too much speed when it comes to mileage increases also increases your risk of injury, which can derail your running program altogether. Mix short and long runs. Don’t overdo it with a string of mega-long runs. Save these runs, such as that 12-mile or more, for the weekends. Take a day off. You’ll never build up endurance if you over-train and get sick. Over-trai
