Patience in Endurance Training

In a world craving instant results, endurance training reminds us that true progress takes time. Patience in endurance training is key to avoiding burnout, injury, and stagnation. Building endurance is a gradual journey, requiring consistency and a mindset valuing long-term progress over quick fixes.

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Why You Can't Rush Endurance

Endurance is about teaching your body to sustain activity over long periods. Muscles, joints, and your cardiovascular system need to adapt slowly to increasing demands. Rushing this process often results in overtraining or injury. Instead, endurance must be developed gradually, allowing time for your body to strengthen and recover.

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Laying the Foundation

Many athletes start with big goals in mind—like marathons or ultras—without realizing the importance of a strong foundation. Building an aerobic base is essential. This means running or cycling at lower intensities for extended periods before introducing speed or intensity.

Skipping this step undermines long-term progress, as your body won't have the efficiency needed for later, harder efforts.

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Consistency Over Intensity

One of the biggest misconceptions in endurance training is the need for intensity. While speedwork has its place, consistency is more important. Moderate, repetitive efforts over time are the key to building endurance. Rushed, intense sessions only risk overexertion and injury. The caveat to that is that most people without consistency opt for intensity to make up for missed sessions and then stack intense on intense which is a recipe for failure in the long run!!

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The Long-Term View

Endurance isn't built in weeks or months; it's the result of sustained effort over years... Decades even! Embrace the gradual journey and trust that every kilometre, every minute, adds to your strength and resilience. Patience is your best ally in the pursuit of long-lasting endurance.

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By slowing down, focusing on the process, and trusting in your training, you'll build a stronger, more resilient YOU that's ready to tackle any challenge.

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If you need any help with this, please feel free to reach out to me at rj@innerfight.com.

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