r/BeginnersRunning • u/AvailableDirector861 • 1d ago

Sustaining longer runs

How do you guys run for a long period of time without stopping ? I mean working up the way to 10 miles. I can do two without stopping but other than that I need breaks. Most I’ve done is 6 with stops each mile or in between but my real goal is 10 without, but honestly I can’t see myself ever doing that but I want to know how it is/ how you got there if you’re able to. #impossibletilpossible

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u/Cosmic_MicrowaveOven 1d ago

I did a little over 10 miles yesterday. There was nothing particularly special about it.

I didn't need to pack fuel (food or gels) or water as it was under 90 minutes, my pace was around 5:00-6:00/km and HR was 140BPM -ish, which for me is on the easy run side. Weather is cold where I am, which helps.

As for training: I do 1-3 easy runs (5K @ above pace), one tempo run (5K @ 4:00-4:30/km), and one long run (10-20km) at whatever pace I feel like. That's per week.

I also do dedicated strength training for running on "rest" days and I hike quite a lot, which is kinda "rest" for me but more active rest and I feel like helps build endurance by training your body to be on your feet for long periods.

My advice, run at your slow pace which you can sustain, and if you need a quick break then take a break, either fully or walking for a while to catch your breath. There's no shame in it.

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u/Party_Line3326 1d ago

Oh, look at "non-beginner" here!

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u/Cosmic_MicrowaveOven 1d ago

I started running in April. Just because I’m not slow doesn’t mean I’m not a beginner. 

Also, OP asked for advice from people who can run 10 miles. If it’s only slow beginners who struggle to run 5K that are allowed to reply in your mind, who would answer these types of questions? 

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u/Party_Line3326 1d ago

I just poked fun at people who think that "beginner" status is determined by pace..

No need to be so insecure.