How To Run Further In Training | Increase Your Running Distance

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Whether you run 5k or a marathon in your next triathlon, increasing your running mileage, or including a long run in your training can be very beneficial. But how should you go about doing this?

Whether you are doing a sprint or long distance triathlon, increasing your mileage and including a long run in your training program can be very beneficial. This strengthens your heart and muscles, improves your efficiency and endurance alongside training your body to burn fat instead of glycogen! Long runs and increased mileage also strengthen you mentally, giving you confidence that you can complete the miles on race day.

Things to think about when increasing your running distance include:
- Increase the distance gradually
- Think about pacing - don't go too fast too soon
- Focus on your event
- Ensure you have suitable footwear

Good luck on increasing your run mileage and if you like this video give it a thumbs up 👍

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Slowly working my way up to Olympic distance. Teaching myself to start of running gradually and then add speed so that Im not burnt out before the end. All about learning! Thanks for the tips

kaitlinb

Increase your long run by 5-10 minutes every couple of weeks. That's what I needed to know. Thanks.

blackbird

I was training for a 10km run as part of my Triathlon training and I got shin splints by increasing my distance to quickly. A rule to prevent this is never run more than 10% of distance you ran the week before. It is very easy to do if you are fit and strong from cycling or swimming a lot.

darrellwhitford

Here’s how I increased my distance when I prepared for my first half marathon: I have a 5k running track 2, 5k or a few bus stops away my from my flat. First I took the bus to the track, run the 5k and take the the bus back. The next was to take the bus there, run the track and back home (7, 5k). Than run out, do the lap and back home (10k). Bus, 2laps and back home (12, 5K). Lastly running out, 2laps and back home (15k). I think I only did the 15k version once before the actual race. Maybe not the best technique but it worked for me.

winliv

I love the place where you making this videos

DeepakKashyap

I turned a corner on adding distance when I read somewhere that I should do base miles at a pace that is "so slow it is embarrassing". Once I did that (literally mid-run observing if I found myself assuming people around thought I was slow) I could run for much longer. I'd even recommend starting with walking your target distance and then slowly build in runs blocks. Almost guarantees no injury as well.

AmateurExpert

Wow! It looks like you are running so fast but then you make it look so easy. Great video btw! :)

sarahjpeters

Mark mentions running at a conversational pace, I dont think I have one 😂

theineedaname

when I train for 5k races, I run average of about 5mi a day during my training. My long runs in training are around 8-9mi.

narutoqweavatar

Keep an eye on ur running dynamics parituclarly left right balance for early signs of any injuries materialising; watch the trend from run to run. And foam roll to find any areas you've tweaked then be very cautious about going again before the area is responding well to treatment. And of course, warm up and stretch after.

ironmantooltime

Oooh rockin' them On's, I've only been wearing that brand for a good 4 years now

SotaMaehara

will for sure use these tips. next goal is to run my first 10k race once the world is back to normal =)

chelleywest

My Hoka one one shoes have been a god send. They force more of a mid strike but still offer plenty of cushioning. I have run three Half marathons and am training for a full now.

johnarleentaninecz

I am a beginner! During the summer months I golf a ton. Therefore, I am walking for 4 hours straight (inclines, declines) on weekends mainly. I do play 9 holes and practice during weekdays, too. So, in the winter I am all cooped up! I do have a membership and mainly weight-lift. About 3-4 weeks ago I implemented cardio/running. Everyone told me to start off slow even if you think you can go longer. I started walking 3 mins, run 1 min. Usually about 45-60 mins on the treadmill. Then I got to 3 mins, 2 mins run. Then I started doing longer runs at the end of the time (5-8 mins running). I like it so far. I do plan around my lifting days (legs- I don’t run for 1-3 days). Then I’ll take a full day of 60 min run/walk. Then I’ll hit upper body and do 30 mins run/walk the following days til I hit legs again. Then I’ll throw in a rest day for when snow hits. Lol I make sure I stretch and warmup.

AppleBottomJ

Physiologically speaking, when doing a sprint triathlon, you will rely on glucose much more than on fat. That is because of the intensity at which you're racing a sprint triathlon. Also, matter of semantic but I still wanted to point it out, fat isn't a more efficient energy source, it's just more sustainable.
Otherwise, great video and great content guys :)

jcl