"Pre-Race Tips for Race Day Success" Report - Download Your FREE Copy Here!Running a long run every weekend is a common error that many runners commit. It can take several days to recover from the pounding that your legs endure during a long run. This has a negative impact on performing high quality workouts in the subsequent week and increases the risk of injury, especially for marathoners.
Long runs are usually carried at a pace much slower than goal race pace. Although long runs are necessary to train your body to run the long distance, they will have little effect upon your ability to race at your desired pace.
The optimum strategy? Run a long run once every two weeks — or even once every three weeks, (once your long run exceeds 30km/18 miles). Conduct shorter race pace efforts during your off weeks. Your injury risk will be reduced and you’ll be better prepared to run at goal pace on race day.
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