Forums >Running 101>Sneaking in a few extra miles - can't hurt right?
Why is it sideways?
So, only two data points into this (wed and today), and maybe it's psychological or placebo-ey, but my lunch run "feels" crazy energetic after a slow 3 mile morning shake out (so far). I was surprised by this today, as yesterday I felt pretty beat up / worn down. Anyway, I'll continue to work these in and see if there's a lasting effect.
Yes, this is the primary benefit. You won't have to "warm up" as much for the second run, so you can spend more time hammering, baby!
(Oh yeah I forgot we are not supposed to encourage people to hammer. I meant: running the appropriate pace for your primary easy run.)