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Hi.I'm new to the community.I live in California and I'm a short distance runner hoping to transition to running long distance.Any advice?

moppet

128 posts since
Sep 25, 2007

1. Oct 17, 2007 3:34 PM

in response to: Guest

slow down, run further?

ForceD

523 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

2. Oct 17, 2007 3:36 PM

in response to: Guest

We can give you lots of advice. But...at least I need to know:
When you say "short distance runner" do you mean "sprinter"?

dgb2n_2

139 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

3. Oct 17, 2007 3:39 PM

in response to: Guest

Build slowly (no more than 10% increase per week, 5% is safer). Work up to 4 shorter and 1 longer run per week. Long run no more than 1/3 of your weekly mileage. Run easy to build a base. Easy means conversational pace.

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