Some of us enjoy running. Some of us enjoy running for a long time over long distances.
That’s not US.
But, if that’s YOU … or if you have an interest in running a marathon any time soon, then this article is for you.
Well do some of us recall days gone by, when roommates in the university would wake us to Motley Crue screaming “Girls, Girls, Girls” at 7:00 A.M. This, all in order to go jogging long distances in the freezing cold.
Did we want to go too? Heck no. But go we did. And then we regretted it because we knew nothing about running long distances. So, very shortly into the run, we hit the proverbial wall … and that was that. No more jogging long distances for us.
Marathon training isn’t something you’re born knowing how to do, you know. (Plus, enduring your roommate mocking you as you lie on the ice-covered sidewalk has a dampening effect on your enthusiasm.)
Anyway, that was a long time ago, and we realized that many of our readers have not been traumatized as we have.
Therefore!
Below, we’ll introduce you to some of the science regarding long distance running. We’ll also let you in on some of the mentality that goes into long runs. You see, it’s not just a physical battle, but also a mental one.
So, psych yourself up, plug in some earphones, press play on your iPhone, and let Cake rip … “She’s going the distance. She’s going for speed …”
1. How to Train For Long Distance Running
2. Running My First Half Marathon
Here, a regular mom shares how she prepared for, and ran, her first half marathon.” The one area I found really challenging was squeezing in the long runs during training. I felt like there was a lot of eye-rolling from other runners when I would say that.”But this mom did it.
3. My “Weirdo” Long Runs
This article from pavementrunner.com shows how one long distance runner worked long runs into his busy schedule, and gives some great inspiration for those who want to try the same thing.
Click Here to Learn How He Began Running 20 Miles Alone.
4. The Science of Marathon Running
We hope that for those of you who are truly interested in long distance running, that you’ve found some valuable and inspiring information here. Remember, as T.S. Elliot famously said:
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
So go. Run Forest. Run. 😉
We’ll do a nice workout at home, and then sip Pina Coladas … cause we’re jerks like that.
(You can still be nice though, and share this article on Facebook or Pinterest!)