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When Does Running Get Easier?

August 31, 2026 · 10 min

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Does running ever actually get easy? Allie and Jeff break down the science of how long it takes your body to adapt — from feeling adaptations in as little as two weeks to tendons needing 8-10 weeks (or longer) to catch up. They also get personal, talking injury comebacks, why patience matters most for older runners, and the eternal mystery of the "runner's high" neither of them has ever felt.


All episodes of The Amazing Runner’s World Show

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