W1/D6- Long Run

The focus of your long run is TIME ON FEET and this will be a continual focus as you build toward your 50k. You want to get your brain used to moving for long periods of time as well as managing your calorie intake and electrolytes. Often, athletes only focus on mileage & getting fit without much attention to nutrition, which is often the top reason an athlete misses their goal in a race. So while we are training your body to be physically strong; we also want that belly strong and that mind strong and the weekly LONG RUN is where we will tackle that. Today, I'd like you to jot down a few notes about your pre-run meal, but start with what you had for dinner last night; then write down what you ate before your run and how long before your run that you ate. Once you've started your run, pay attention to how much you consume; and how often you are consuming. Pace and distance are not the focus today; simply continuous forward movement while eating and drinking. Talk kindly to yourself; celebrate the time on feet; and fuel your engine with respect! Beginner- 80-90 minutes on road, trail, or treadmill Intermediate- 1:30-1:45 hours on road, trail or treadmill Advanced- 2:00 hours on road trail, or treadmill A word on terrain; if you have the opportunity to train on trails, please always choose trails for your long runs. If you have the opportunity to tackle a route similar to the race course or ON the actual race course, please do, but road is fine too!