The benefits of the long run

There are a few facts about the long run that are hard to dispute. It's just about the most important run in your training schedule, for example. The long run teaches you how to get comfortable with discomfort and pushes your body beyond its normal limits. But there's one lesser-known benefit of the long run that I'd like to discuss today: it might help you live longer.

The long run improves your endurance

For example, the marathon is 26 miles, 385 yards long. The average runner who completes a marathon will do so at 7:30/mile. This means that they are running at a pace that is easily sustainable. They aren’t sprinting or even running as fast as they possibly could; they are just running at an easy pace for them to maintain for hours on end.

For most of us, there will be times when we have to run farther than our standard workout distance. This is where the long run comes into play. By slowly building up your distance over time (with careful monitoring and rest), you can build up endurance to be able to run farther during harder workouts or races without wearing down too quickly or getting injured.

The long run gets you out of the comfort zone

The long run is a great way to get out of your comfort zone. It’s a time where you can push yourself beyond what you thought possible. You don’t want to fall into the trap of thinking that this means pushing through pain, but rather adding more distance and speed than usual.

The long run will help you test your limits as an athlete. You might be surprised at how far you can actually go on race day!

The long run teaches your body to burn fat more efficiently.

When you run, you use both glycogen and fat for fuel. Glycogen is stored in your muscles and it's the fastest way to get energy out of them, but it also leaves you with less available energy as long as there's no additional supply of carbohydrates. Fat is a more efficient fuel source—that's why marathoners have a tendency to be bloated after completing their races! But running for hours on end will deplete all glycogen stores in your body and force it to use only fat for energy. And since most people don't burn enough calories throughout the day, this makes sense: if there aren't any more carbs left in storage then what else can we do?

This gives us two benefits: firstly, we'll be able to go further without hitting that wall from low blood sugar; secondly (and even better), when we become more efficient at using fat for energy during exercise then our bodies may start using less glycogen during our normal lives too!

Precautions of long run

Long runs can be a challenge for even the most seasoned runner. At times, you may find your mind wandering or your legs begging to stop moving. It's important to know what precautions to take before embarking on a long run to ensure that the experience is both safe and enjoyable.

Don't push yourself too hard. If you're new to training for distance running, start small by setting a goal of 2-3 miles at first, then gradually increase it each week until you are able to complete 8+ miles without becoming fatigued or sore. It's also important not overdo it on recovery days; try not doing any vigorous physical activity (like strength training) after completing a tough workout session as this could lead toward injury due in part because your muscles are already tired from running!

Protect those knees by wearing knee sleeves for running during longer runs if necessary—they'll help reduce chafing and friction which could otherwise cause pain later in life should there be any damage done now!"

So, if you’re a beginner runner and want to start running longer distances, we hope these benefits of the long run have helped you think about how they can improve your performance. And remember: even though it might seem daunting when you first start off with a longer run routine, just keep at it! It’s worth sticking through those tough times because eventually they will pay off big time in terms of both strength and endurance.