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How to Run Farther
February 14th, 2010 by admin
I think it is more efficient to develop a good foundation of endurance before learning how to run faster. Believe it or not, the two are related. One does influence the other. So, getting that foundation of stamina will help you run faster.
The best way to learn how to run farther is to create what I call a graduated routine. You start with the greatest distance you can run, and run 4-5 times a week with that distance. Then, after two weeks, raise your distance by a mile. Two weeks later, raise it by another mile. For most people, after a certain distance – usually around 6 miles – increasing the distance further actually will just tire you out and wear you down.
Unless you want to run marathons. In that case, have at it. The more miles the merrier.