Prioritize consistency and flexibility in running: it is better to perform a gentle session at a base endurance pace than to skip a workout due to a lack of motivation, as every stride strengthens the body and the effort boosts overall energy.

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Research largely validates the importance of consistency and low-intensity running. An observational analysis by Stephen Seiler (2010) shows that polarized training, consisting primarily of base endurance, is the pillar of long-term progress. Regarding well-being, a meta-analysis by Reed and Ones (2006) confirms that low-to-moderate intensity exercise significantly increases perceived energy and decreases feelings of fatigue, which supports the idea that running helps overcome lethargy. Finally, regarding physical resilience, a literature review by Hart et al. (2020) shows that the repeated impacts of running positively stimulate bone density and strengthen tendons. The only caveat concerns running in a state of extreme fatigue or exhaustion, where rest remains scientifically more beneficial.

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