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Why I’m Building My Long Runs by Time, Not Distance

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 When I first started running regularly, my goal was simple: run for 30 minutes without stopping.

Zone 2 Running After 50: How I Actually Use It

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 When I first started running, I didn’t even know what Zone 2 was. I just thought running was exercise, and if I was going to exercise, I should put in some effort.

I Thought Running Faster Meant I Was Getting Better

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 When I first started running regularly, I thought getting better at running meant one thing: running faster. It seemed logical. If I could run the same distance faster than before, I must be getting better at running. And if I wanted to improve my cardiovascular fitness, I thought I needed to push myself. So that’s what I did.