Another running tip for long distance is to give your body 2 days rest between long distance runs. This equates to two long distance runs a week. Between these runs you can intersperse runs that are shorter and have different goals. In a long run you are increasing your running base but on other days you’ll be able work on your speed or hill work.
Long distance runners and sprinters require the most support for their feet. Make sure that the shoes you are wearing haven’t lost their cushion and support so that your legs and hips don’t receive more pounding than is necessary.
Keep diversity in your long distance runs, you’ll have more fun and find that it’s more distracting. This distraction will help to decrease the discomfort you feel over the long distance and keep you focused. Run on different routes, at different paces, with different partners to keep your mind focused on the results you are trying to achieve.