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Ask a Running Coach: Long Runs

March 20, 2019

Ask a Running Coach: Long Runs

The long run appears simple: you run for a long time. But whether you are a novice or experienced runner, first time half marathoner or seasoned ultra runner, you likely know that long runs are not always as simple as they seem.  I put out a call for questions about long runs on Instagram and Facebook. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions on long runs.  Before I answer the questions, it is essential to define the long run. The primary purpose of the long run ...

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Overdistance Long Runs: How to Improve Your Race-Specific Endurance

September 12, 2018

Overdistance Long Runs: How to Improve Your Race-Specific Endurance

Whether you are training for your first race or you want to run faster, improving your endurance is necessary for achieving your goal. The long run is a tried-and-true way to improve endurance - especially if you run beyond your race distance. Overdistance long runs improve your race-specific endurance, whether you are training for a 5K, 10K, or half marathon. The long run is, by definition, the longest run of the week. It is a staple in training plans for all distances and all abilities of ...

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How to Fuel Long Runs with Whole Foods

March 21, 2018

How to Fuel Long Runs with Whole Foods

It is a belief almost universally held by runners that gels, while not enjoyable, must be consumed for energy on long runs. What other options are there: chugging neon-hued Gatorade or risking a bonk during your race - or so it seems. Gels are highly concentrated forms of carbohydrates that can be consumed in one swig and must be taken with water. Typically, gels are sticky sweet in taste - and sticky when they inevitably get on your hands mid-run. Many runners don’t like the taste but rely ...

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Filed Under: Half Marathon, Marathon, Nutrition, Running, Training Tips Tagged With: fueling, half marathon, long runs, marathon, nutrition, running

How to Maximize Your Long Run

July 19, 2017

How to Maximize Your Long Runs

The long run is a staple in most runners' training plans. The long run builds your endurance and mental toughness while actually changing how your body works so that you become a more efficient runner. For newer runners or those running their first marathon or half marathon, the long run means covering a new distance each week and facing the physical and mental challenges with that. For more experienced runners, the long run can be adjusted in a multitude of ways to provide a new training ...

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