September maximum temperatures were above average to very much above average around broad areas of coastal Australia. The western half of Western Australia was particularly warm, with large areas experiencing September daytime temperatures in the top 10% of all years (decile 10).
Before you know it, you are running a 5k! But a lot of runners have a hard time making improvements after they have become comfortable with 2-3 mile runs. You want to continue to build your endurance and run a little further or longer. Maybe you even want to run a 10 miler or half marathon, but itâs daunting.
The long run is truly the bread and butter of an endurance running program. It teaches your body how to spend time on its feet, how to utilize fat as a primary fuel source and is a dress rehearsal for the big dance. The secret in perfecting your long runs is to keep it simple and avoid making these common training mistakes. More: How to Tune Up Your Running Training.