Every runner wants to be fully prepared and confident about their fitness and ability to finish their race when they stand behind the starting line on race day. In order to get to that place, you have to have trained properly for the event to ensure your body and mind have the endurance, strength, and … Read more
One of the great ironies in running is the concept of running slow to get faster. Sure, it’s easy to understand how speed workouts, strides, hill sprints, and tempo runs can help you run faster over time, but the same can’t really be said about doing really slow runs at a jogging pace. It’s just … Read more
Even the most enthusiastic runners can feel intimidated by seeing a long run on their training schedule. Long runs are a real test of physical and mental endurance, and if you’re having an off day on either front, they can turn into a battle of wills. The challenge takes on a whole new dimension when … Read more
Long runs are the bread and butter of any long-distance running, including the half marathon. They are where you build endurance and mental toughness, and prepare the body to go the distance. But how long should your longest half marathon long run be? The number of miles for your longest long run can vary widely … Read more
The long run is the hallmark of a marathon training plan. It is the most important training run for marathoners in their training block, ending with the longest long run. The longest long run caps a marathon training block and marks the end of rigorous training in favor of a marathon taper which allows for … Read more
What to eat the night before a long run? Runners, especially marathon and ultra runners, put a lot of effort into planning their hydration and nutrition strategies for while they are running, and especially for while they are racing. While being focused on that is important, it’s easy to forget how crucial it is to … Read more
Most runners will be familiar with the concept of a long run. It is considered a staple of the weekly training plan. It is exactly how it sounds – a run that lasts longer than the rest of your weekly runs and is normally performed at a steady easy pace. However, there is a second … Read more
Whether we run road or trail, long runs are crucial for our training as they prepare our bodies and minds for our goal race mileage. If you ever need to skip a training session, please, don’t sacrifice the long run! During long runs, you simulate your race by practicing your well-thought-out nutrition, hydration, and gear … Read more
Many runners are conflicted or confused about the advice that long runs should normally be done at a slow and conversational pace – in this post, I’m going to dig into the details and reasoning behind this. Long runs are easily the most popular topic that runners email me about. As an online running coach, … Read more
The Marathon Long Run is a core part of any marathon training plan. Just as the name suggests, Long Runs are training runs that are longer than regular runs. They are your opportunity to increase your maximum mileage as the marathon draws near, and are usually done at a slow, comfortable pace. Long runs are … Read more
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