At this time of year there’s a strong chance you’re thinking about building your long runs throughout the end of winter and in to spring. Whether you’re aiming for a 10K or a marathon, a weekly long run improves your endurance. It also gives you the chance to practise pacing, nutrition, hydration and to test kit; important to do when you’re relaxed and you have time. When gradually extended, the long run is the key to race-day success. For some, a long run is aiming for five miles, for those targeting an ultra it may be 30. Regardless of distance, the long run is a physical building block, but it’s also the key point every week to flex your mental strength muscle, which will help boost your motivation.
It’s all in the planning
There are many different ingredients to a long run, and the more you work on all the integral parts, the more likely you are to achieve your ultimate goal. Some contributing factors are decided before you even leave the house; we’re thinking of how well rested you feel at the outset when we say that.
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