117. Marathon Pace Long Runs: Yes or No?

THE BEST LONG RUN WORKOUTS & WHEN TO ADD THEM INTO YOUR PLAN For a free 7 day coaching trial you can fill out the form at www.run4prs.com We often talk about the benefits of keeping your easy days easy! The aerobic system development is key for success in distance running. This means we should aim to keep most of our long runs at an easy pace especially if it is the first time going the distance. However, as athletes progress into the sport and get into racing half and full marathons several times in their running career, it can be important to add in new variables such as long run workouts. These long run workouts will help athletes reach into deeper levels with their fitness and get an extra edge on race day. We are going to discuss when you should consider adding in these type of workouts and our favorite ones for both the half and full marathon Easy Long Runs Progression Runs Marathon Pace Portions At what level do you think it is important to really add these types of workouts in? What should be the focus before you add in these workouts? Are there other ways an athlete can accelerate their speed to get to the next level. Is it important to really capitalize on the 5k and shorter distances before moving up to the marathon? Is it all about experience level? Once you begin to add these types of workouts in, how often should you do them? Is it a gradual increase from very simple workout long runs to more advanced like a progressive overload? What happens if you do too intense of a long run workout before you are ready? Why not just run your long runs at marathon pace? Leaving your race in a workout? What are the most beneficial long run workouts to add in for marathon & half marathon? Marathon Pace Miles in the middle- How to do? Fast finish long run- How to do? Long run on hills- How to do it? Alternating miles at MP and one easy- How to do? Steady state miles- how to do? Moderate paces long run- how to do?