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Mile for mile... the long run might just be the most important run of the week. It builds aerobic capacity, improves neuromuscular resilience, and facilitates metabolic flexibility - 3 of the most important tools you need as a distance runner.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits in detail and then break down the tactics by answering these 6 questions about the long run:
- How long?
- How many or how often?
- How fast?
- Can you go too fast?
- How do you fuel? Hydrate?
- How do you incorporate long run workouts?
Make sure you aren't wasting miles. Listen to this one before your next long run!
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- May 22, 2026.
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