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Sometimes,runs are magic.

Running long distances at what he calls your forever pace can boost your heart health inmore ways than one.

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sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth

Your forever pace refers to a casual, jog-like effort that feels (almost) as easy as breathing.

Its that easy pace where you feel like you are gliding in an effortless zone, says Dr. Higgins.

(Think of it as a two or three on an effort scale of one to 10.)

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This means going on those long runs of 45 to 90 minutes .

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Its not a fast run.

Its not a slow run.

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Its just a long, effort-free jog.

And over the span of your lifetime, this forever pace may change.

If you find yourself running a lot, you may get faster.

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Just go with it.

This is your forever pace, after all.

Settle in, runnerswere here for the long haul.

A young black woman doing post-run stretches in the park on the road amidst green grass and trees.

Dont forget to cool down!

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