Publish at March 05 2025 Updated March 05 2025
Running is a great way to get fit. You'd think we'd just jump in and push the machine to the limit as often as possible. But doing so can lead to injury. Running is physically demanding, since it creates shocks that the body has to absorb, and it forces the entire cardiovascular system to work hard.
In fact, as this running enthusiast explains, it's better to do a little less. While intensity sessions are important for increasing speed, they shouldn't be the norm. Periods of fundamental endurance running are an intelligent way to prepare. The idea is to go, according to some, to 75% of maximum heart rate, even if this is not always the best rule. I
t's all about running at a good pace without pushing yourself too hard, in order to get your body used to shocks, improve endurance and so on. The principle is that by doing so, the body will be better prepared for more intense sessions or long-distance races such as marathons and the like. As a result, beginners and experienced runners alike need to juggle speed sessions with slower, more regular tempos.
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