How to Handle the Long Run When All You Know Is Run More Run Faster

PodcastLong Run / Easy RunSpeed and Pace
Written By Ali Marty

Season 3 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty

Episode 240 How Slow Should a Run/Walk Long Run Be for runDisney? runDisney Races

In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down the true purpose of the long run and why it has nothing to do with getting faster. 

She explains the "pink, gray, and green" pace spectrum, why zone two heart rate training can be misleading, and how to use pace testing to find your ideal easy pace. 

Dr. Ali also shares why changing only one variable at a time (distance OR speed, never both) is the key to avoiding burnout and injury, and what to listen to (and what to avoid) to help you slow down. 

This episode is a must-listen for any runDisney runner stuck in the trap of trying to run every run harder.

Ali Marty

Hi! I’m Dr. Ali. I’ve been in the health and wellness space since graduating with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2012. I’m a runDisney runner on a journey to running magical miles and helping other slow, back-of-the-pack runners do the same.

https://dralipt.com
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