Long runs

Long runs are one of the most critical parts of ultramarathon training. Here are the best shoes for making them feel like a breeze.

A heavy emphasis on long runs could have lower reward and higher risk for athletes that are not within a training block for longer races.

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Do a lot, but don't do too much.

Use long runs to maximize your racing potential. Here's a complete guide to long runs for any race distance.

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Check out David Roche's author page.

There are lots of benefits - both psychological and physiological - to running long mileage feeling really fresh.

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