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May 22, 2026 31 min

85 | How Long Should Your Running Workouts Be?

from The Knighton Runs Podcast Hosted by Chris Knighton

In episode 85 of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris talks about how to use the 80/20 rule to determine how long running workouts should be, and the specific considerations for distances of workouts depending on the workout style (threshold, vo2max, or speed). He talks about how to scale workouts for athletes of different abilities, and provides a framework for thinking of workout choice throughout the training year. Knighton Runs Marathon CoachingHigh-Touch 1:1 Run Coaching | Training Programs | Book | Podcast Download My Free Marathon Training Audiobook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://knightonruns.com/book/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for Personal Coaching - https://knightonruns.com/1-on-1-online-running-coaching/ Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns Join Our Running Group Chat - https://discord.gg/gxFEpEGyfE

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