Episode 1: Should You Limit Long Runs to Three Hours?

In our first episode of the Tread Lightly podcast, we examine the popular "rule" that you should not run for longer than three hours in marathon training. Does the evidence support this? We take an evidence-based and practical approach to long run duration. In this episode, we discuss: - The origins of the three hour long run rule and how it may be outdated - How to recover better from long runs - What research actually says about long runs in marathon training - How should 4, 5, or 6 hour marathoners train? - How can you adjust your training to ensure that you are preparing yourself for your marathon (or ultra) without getting injured?  You can listen to Episode 5, The Applied Science on Long Run Fueling, for more information on how to fuel your long runs. References: PMID: 31704026 PMID: 32421886 PMID: 32403259 PMID: 32183425 Laura and Amanda bring over 20 years of coaching experience and expertise shared in thousands of articles, with the goal of helping you train smarter, not harder.  You can contact us with questions, listener comments, or topics for future episodes at:  @runtothefinish @lauranorrisrunning email: [email protected]