The longest run of the training week, usually completed at an easy, controlled intensity. Long runs develop aerobic endurance, physical resilience, confidence and the ability to remain efficient as fatigue increases.
The long run is one of the most important sessions in your half marathon training. It is also one of the sessions runners are most likely to overcomplicate. How far should you run? Do you need to reach 21.1 kilometres before race day? Should your long run get longer every week? Should you include race…
Long runs are a cornerstone of half marathon preparation, but as an athlete develops, some long runs can become much more than simply accumulating easy kilometres. This week’s Coach Ray’s Workout of the Week is 2:00hr Long, Progressive Run A. It begins with a full hour at Level II before progressively increasing the intensity through…