What are Long Runs
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.
Listen to the Podcast Episode during your next run!
Watch the LIVE Episode Below!
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:
- Instagram – @runwhitspark
Connect with Dr. Duane:
Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years.
Duane initially started running as an adult, wanting to add some cardio to his gym sessions. After having a hip surgery, his doctor advised him to get off the treadmill and run outside. Without having fully recovered, Duane suffered a running-related hamstring tendon injury and many others as a novice runner.
As a coach, he has guided thousands of athletes back to running, finishing their first marathon, crushing a personal best, and even the elusive Boston Marathon qualifying time.
He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don’t need to stop running to get over a running injury. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running. Dr. Duane truly believes that anyone can run and that all runners should be treated differently when recovering from an injury. He is on a mission to change the traditional thinking that running causes “overuse injuries” or “your body is just not meant to run” and you must “take a break” to get better. Through strength and run specific training you can grow a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running!
Duane received his Bachelor of Health Science degree and Master of Physical Therapy degree from Quinnipiac University in 2001 and 2003. He then went on to receive a clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2017. Duane is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, RRCA Certified Running Coach, Certified Mulligan Practitioner, certified in dry needling and has advanced training in spinal manipulation and rehabilitation for runners.
As an athlete, Duane is an adult-onset runner, avid half marathoner, and enjoys challenging himself to learn and grow in his personal running journey!
A native New Yorker from Long Island, Duane currently lives in Cheshire, Connecticut with his wife Deb and his two teenage daughters who are competitive volleyball players. They all love to explore new beaches along the east coast.
- Instagram – @sparkhealthyrunner
- duane@sparkyourtraining.com
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I just ran my second half marathon, both with Duane’s coaching, and PR’d by over 9 minutes! I got all choked up in the last mile when I realized that I felt strong and could still kick it up a notch.
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