Healthy Runner Podcast

164. What are Long Runs with Coach Whitney


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It doesn't matter if you are training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon, the long run is a key ingredient to getting faster and stronger as a runner so you can run longer!

In this deep dive training, coach Whitney LaCombe from our Healthy Runner coaching team, explains exactly how to execute the perfect long run to improve as a runner so you can avoid some of the common mistakes runners make with this workout.

We cover all of the following and so much more!

- What are long runs?

- Why should I do a long run? What are the benefits of doing a long run?

- How often should you do a long run?

- How do you "do" a long run?

- What pace should I run my long runs?

- Do I need to fuel for long runs? Before/during/after?

- How long of a long run is too long?

- What do you need for a long run?

- What is the best way to recover after a long run?

- 5 most common long run mistakes?

- Misconception of long runs

If you are struggling to get faster or stay healthy as a runner to meet your running goal or are a beginner and you just need some guidance on how to build up these long runs safely.

That is exactly what we do within our high touch point 1:1 signature Spark Healthy Runner coaching program!

Schedule your call with Duane here to see if you are a good fit!

Related Resources and Episodes:

Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race!

https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/race

Episode 139

Advanced Marathon Training with Coach Lu:

https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-training-tips-to-pr/

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Previous Trainings by Coach Whitney: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/whitneybio

Connect with Coach Whitney LaCombe:

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