Pacing A Long Slow Run

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Long slow runs have a huge impact on your health and performance when training. They are a great session to run for any running goal. But how slow should you be running? In this video, we will take a look at how to pace your long slow run.

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The optimal pace for a long easy run depends on the expected physiological benefits. A 50 to 55% 5K pace is easy enough no matter your fitness level, but research clearly shows that it still provides near-optimal physiological benefits. While there is no scientific research on the optimal pace for burning lots of carbs that can generate enough energy for long runs, my experience and research on elite runner training suggest that the optimal pace is around 65-75% 5k Rhythm.

Another key component of long-distance training is to slow down and get through most of your long miles with ease. The key to perfecting a marathon runner is training variety and using training days for different activities. Marathon runners will want to increase the length of their long runs as race day approaches (since they are highly event-specific), while 5k runners should gradually reduce their long runs to expend more energy on shorter repetitions to increase speed. race.

Some runners are understandably nervous about taking a slow, steady approach to a long run, as it means race day will be the first time they actually run a long race at a race pace. Once you know what pace you should be running slow long distances, it's important to understand how often they happen. Runners should consider their target pace, heart rate, fitness level, long-run speed and more when planning long slow runs. Other runners set a faster target pace than they hope to run during the marathon, thinking it will give them a buffer in case they slow down in the last few miles.

For the remaining miles, you'll still need to be slower than normal or slower than your normal long-distance running pace, which will again be about 45 seconds, or 3 minutes slower than your target race pace. In particular, long runs should be a minute slower than your marathon pace, or 90-120 seconds per mile slower than your current 10k pace. Piet Pfitzinger recommends that runners run long distances 20% to 33% slower than their current 10k pace, or 10% to 20% slower than their marathon pace. Pfitzinger believes that progressive long-distance races done at speeds close to marathon pace (for marathon runners) or lactate threshold pace (for sprinters) provide an opportunity to prepare for the challenge of the race. pressure.

Even if you can run 30-60 seconds per mile slower, you'll still benefit from getting closer to your standing time goal than if you were doing your longest marathon-paced runs. You can't get out as fast as a 10k, but at the same time, the slower pace at which you approach a marathon won't work either. After a 20-mile marathon, it will take at least a week to recover, especially for less experienced runners. Of course, you will need to do a few (shorter) training runs at a race pace or faster to prepare for a faster afternoon run, but increasing your standing time for longer distances will help build up your endurance.

If you want to increase your speed and run fast during those long runs, you will prevent your body from building type 1 muscle fibres and end up compromising your marathon potential. Exceeding 75% of your 5k pace will only aggravate your fatigue and hinder your recovery. This puts too much strain on the body of most long-distance runners during an already hectic training schedule and can lead to marathon burnout.

For example, including a short, easy jog (less than 45 minutes) is good for recovery, helps remove waste from tired muscles and builds strength. For beginners, long-distance jogging can greatly improve their aerobic endurance and help them reach new distance goals.

The new argument is that speed and endurance can be achieved without spending early morning weekends on long, slow miles. Many runners disagree or are confused by the advice that long runs should generally be done at a slow, conversational pace. In this post, I will delve into the details and arguments behind this.

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Instruction unclear, I end up walking 😅

ahmadsuhaimi
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this is the best video ever on slow running, everyone else talks heart rate and number of beats and percentages...
this is real advice, that works.
i myself sometimes sing a little whilst i run slow, all the words out quitely and if i feel that singing puts me under stress...then slow down...if i feel i hit any pain ...i slow down...

runthomas
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Thanks Bob, this is great info. My take has always been on long runs, just go put and have fun and don’t tax myself. That way I enjoy it and don’t get burned out. I run for fun not for competition!!

pentachronic
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Thank you, this video seems to have a lot of effort into it. Hope your channel blows up soon 👍

arslongavitabreves
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Refreshing to have some old school logic reintroduced.. before smart watches, we had no alternative except to run in various zones from comfort thro to discomfort... the calibration of modern watches can be problematic also. always better to run either to time OR distance... there seems to be an obsession with speed, rather than focusing on the pleasure of just being out there..

undrellx
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You just made my day. Your presentation was very informative and I can't wait to get outdoors and start using those suggestions of your. Again, thanks a lot.

thomaswilliams
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Thank You so much, man you explained it so easily and you have cleared all my doubts

imonbora
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"Can i keep running at this pace forever?" Interesting.. I hadn't realized or thought about it until now, but this is basically my long run method.

tadmikowsky
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Thank you for your advice definitely appreciate it and find it helpful ❤🙂🤛🤛

ricardoibarra
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excellent technique - will keep this in mind for my next run. Thank you.

malinivimal
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Amazing video man, very well and meticulously explained

aren
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I worry as a newbie with my 7:30km on an easy run this has just reassured me that I’m doing ok and to stop comparing to my friends times.

adamk
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clever, good and helpful tips... thanks

HasanGez
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Thanks for the video Bob. Ill try a further slow down - you define. I'm 62, and have never learned to slow down and enjoy a run (yet). I honestly cant "jog and talk" at any pace. I like running(or the results), but I cant wait for it to be over when I'm in it. After the run I feel great, so that's my real driver. When I'm fit, I have always finish the top 5% of class (in large local races) but I'm 1 miserable runner. Something needs to change if I'm going to get back to good runs with my "older" knees starting to talk to me. My problem must be technique, because slow runs are just as miserable, seem to take just as much energy, want to be done just as much. Note I'm in New England and I'm a fair weather runner... (100f to -20f) So I run the good days ; )

mysons
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If you can have a conversation without running out of breath your about right.

VLombardi
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Video helped my mindset thank you. One thing, I do intense training on Tuesday and Thursdays . I want to improve by a long slow run . I want to achieve a fast 5k, right now I run 19 mins .I was thinking of doing a long run slow for 6k then increase the distance every week by 1km until around 10k then stay there every week . The pace around 5 minutes a kilometre and do it twice a week . It may feel a bit uncomfortable but manageable to carry on kind of pace is that beneficial . Do the splits of km need to be consistent?

Runforspeed
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I like how you never mentioned Zones. 🎉

grantwallace
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If I run a 2*3 miles tempo work out, I find my CD mile is always faster than my WU mile by 15s per mile or so. Because my elevated HR can sustain a higher easy pace than my WU mile.

thejeffinvade
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Committing to this for one full year will give you such a solid base that when you go to build on it with hills, tempos or intervals, wow the fitness and control of faster running is ridicolous, plus one year of slow runs torch any remaining excess fat to get you ready for building

citrix
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Very informative video, slow running I really struggle with even though my standard running pace is about 10 minute 30

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