Here's my first piece of advice for anyone looking to start running for distance: Start from your own doorstep if it's safe to do so. The idea is simple yet effective—run out a distance, then turn around and come back. This method pushed me to clock in more miles, making the return non-negotiable. For example, one day I ran a straight shot of 2.5 miles from my home, turned around, and ran back, totaling 5 miles, and it was an eye-opener.
In March of this year alone, I managed to run about 90 miles, including a 10-mile run and three half-marathons. The rest of my runs ranged between 6 and 8 miles. Additionally, I complemented my running with thousands of air-squats, regular hikes, walks, and strength training with barbells, balanced with at least 10 hours of stretching and yoga.
This approach didn't just happen overnight but was a result of a thoughtful, gradual build-up. I'm excited to share more about this journey and the process in a series of videos where I will also be logging my daily training for the 2024 NYC Marathon. You can follow this journey and get more tips from my daily training log here: NYC Marathon 2024 Training Log. I'm here to answer any questions and assist in any way I can.
As Peter Attia would say, I'm training not just for events but for life, aiming for what he calls the "centenarian decathlon." It's about more than just fitness; it's about maintaining strength, muscle mass, endurance, mobility, and flexibility to thrive well into advanced age.
Michael Baker
e-RYT Male Yoga Teacher, CHC, 25 Year #WFH Digital Pro
Actively training for the Centenarian Decathlon
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Stay tuned for more insights and tips, and good luck with your running endeavors!
