Exactly Why Building a Running Base Is So Important, Plus How to Do It

When you’re considering signing up for a marathon or other race down the road, it’s tempting to jump right into the training. But smart runners will tell you how important it is to have some solid weekly mileage—or a running base—under your belt first. “When you hear about building a training base, think about it like building a foundation for a house on the beach: As much as you might want to just go out and set up a roof and four walls in the sand, laying a concrete foundation first is crucial,” says Erin Beck, NASM-certified personal training and director of training and experience for STRIDE Fitness. “Doing so supports the structure of the roof and walls on top of it.” Even if your end goal isn’t a marathon but a 5K or 10K, laying some groundwork before you dip your toes in the training waters will help ensure you reach the finish line feeling strong and proud. Here’s exactly what constitutes a strong running base, plus how to establish one, according to your experience and upcoming race plans. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [Exactly Why Building a Running Base Is So Important, Plus How to Do It]( [Exactly Why Building a Running Base Is So Important, Plus How to Do It]( [Exactly Why Building a Running Base Is So Important, Plus How to Do It]( When you’re considering signing up for a marathon or other race down the road, it’s tempting to jump right into the training. But smart runners will tell you how important it is to have some solid weekly mileage—or a running base—under your belt first. “When you hear about building a training base, think about it like building a foundation for a house on the beach: As much as you might want to just go out and set up a roof and four walls in the sand, laying a concrete foundation first is crucial,” says Erin Beck, NASM-certified personal training and director of training and experience for STRIDE Fitness. “Doing so supports the structure of the roof and walls on top of it.” Even if your end goal isn’t a marathon but a 5K or 10K, laying some groundwork before you dip your toes in the training waters will help ensure you reach the finish line feeling strong and proud. Here’s exactly what constitutes a strong running base, plus how to establish one, according to your experience and upcoming race plans. When you’re considering signing up for a marathon or other race down the road, it’s tempting to jump right into the training. But smart runners will tell you how important it is to have some solid weekly mileage—or a running base—under your belt first. “When you hear about building a training base, think about it like building a foundation for a house on the beach: As much as you might want to just go out and set up a roof and four walls in the sand, laying a concrete foundation first is crucial,” says Erin Beck, NASM-certified personal training and director of training and experience for STRIDE Fitness. “Doing so supports the structure of the roof and walls on top of it.” Even if your end goal isn’t a marathon but a 5K or 10K, laying some groundwork before you dip your toes in the training waters will help ensure you reach the finish line feeling strong and proud. Here’s exactly what constitutes a strong running base, plus how to establish one, according to your experience and upcoming race plans. [Read More]( [Read More](     [This Woman Is Back to Running Thanks to Robotic Surgery]( [This Woman Is Back to Running Thanks to Robotic Surgery]( Paula Daoust’s surgeon used a robotic arm to perform a partial knee replacement after she was experiencing persistent knee pain. Now she’s back to adding to her total of 150 lifetime half marathons. [Read More](       [If You Were a Fan of Nike’s Pegasus 38, You Might Like the 361 Degrees Centauri]( [If You Were a Fan of Nike’s Pegasus 38, You Might Like the 361 Degrees Centauri]( 361’s new daily trainer has a similarly responsive ride and feel to the earlier Peg model. [Read More](   [New Regulations From World Athletics Require Christine Mboma to Undergo Hormone Therapy]( [New Regulations From World Athletics Require Christine Mboma to Undergo Hormone Therapy]( The Namibian runner must suppress her natural testosterone levels for six months or stop competing altogether. [Read More](       [The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2023 (So Far)]( [The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2023 (So Far)]( We pick the top kicks for tackling off-road terrain. [Read More](   [Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole From 13-Year Prison Sentence for Murder]( [Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole From 13-Year Prison Sentence for Murder]( The Olympian has not completed the minimum required detention period after the 2013 killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. [Read More](   [90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs](   Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( RunnersWorld.com ©2023 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019