Seven ways to improve your distance running

Get the right kit, don’t push yourself too hard – and remember that your head is just as important as your legs

If you are training to run further, always obey the 10% rule. That is: never increase your weekly mileage by more than 10% and never increase your longest run by more than 10%. The vast majority of running injuries are the result of overuse. Your body is capable of astonishing adaptations, but only if they are incremental – so always give it time to adjust and recover.

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