The more and faster – the better. The training process requires the runner to pay attention to his body, to the details before or after training and the correct selection of load. All these nuances together have high results (if used correctly).
Start “slow and slow”. Let all training be “jogging” first. Gradually move to “slow and long”. Let the running volumes increase smoothly and the intensity be pleasant. And then move on to “little and fast” and “much and fast”. But this is best done under the guidance of a coach.
In simple words – create a base. These phrases repeated above will save you from injuries during marathon, overtraining and will bring good results in the near future.
I’m running a marathon
RIGHT! Why run short distances if the marathon is much more prestigious? Unfortunately, a photo published on social networks from a 5-kilometer run will collect much less likes than from a marathon or half marathon.
Try to resist the “hype”! And start small again. Sign up for a charity race (which is often short) or a race like My First Mile. Feel the cool atmosphere of the start and the desire to go to the competition for a longer distance and ready for a good result.
Distances of 5 and 10 kilometers are ideal for the first year of running. Develop your physical fitness for them and improve the training process. Create a competitive foundation instead of a training one, which will definitely help you to run a good half marathon or marathon.
And, if the opinion of others is so important to you, then ask professional athletes: “Which is better: to run a marathon in 5 hours or 5 kilometers in 20 minutes”?
I’m tired. I will go to training
The body is a perfect system. And the possibilities of our body are endless. We can run at critically high speeds and cover incredibly long distances. However, often the body gives us a STOP that is worth hearing, understanding, analyzing and using to its advantage.
If you feel the heaviness of several workouts in a row – rest. If the training process seems perfect and there is no result at all – add a new one, change the load, or REST!
The body is a perfect system. And the possibilities of our body are endless. We can run at critically high speeds and cover incredibly long distances. However, often the body gives us a STOP that is worth hearing, understanding, analyzing and using to its advantage.
If the training process seems perfect and there is no result at all – add a new one, change the load, or REST! As you can see, rest is part of the training process. Don’t forget that.