How Long Runs Help You Break Past the 3.5 Mile Comfort Zone
Long runs help you break past the 3.5 mile comfort zone by forcing your body to develop physiological adaptations that simply cannot occur during shorter...
The Motivation Behind Expanding Your Run to 7 Miles
The motivation behind expanding your run to 7 miles comes down to one fundamental shift: you're moving from running for basic fitness into training for...
Small Distance Increases That Lead From 3.5 to 7 Miles
The most effective way to progress from 3.5 to 7 miles is by adding no more than half a mile to your longest run each week, which means the transition...
Building the Stamina to Handle a 7 Mile Run
Building the stamina to handle a 7 mile run requires a systematic approach centered on gradually increasing your weekly mileage, incorporating one long...
Why Doubling Your Distance Is More Possible Than You Think
Doubling your running distance is more achievable than most runners believe because the human body adapts to endurance demands faster than our psychology...
Turning Your Short Run Into a Strong 7 Mile Workout
The key to turning your short run into a strong 7 mile workout lies in progressive weekly mileage increases of no more than 10 percent, combined with...