tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post116089962551627990..comments2024-03-13T08:02:13.262-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Long Run DebateFairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-65620334228352115502017-03-05T14:01:20.487-05:002017-03-05T14:01:20.487-05:00That is a good question and often wondered the sam...That is a good question and often wondered the same thing. If Coach M has 10 miles on my training schedule I go out and run them all at one time- breaking it up, well, it sounds like cheating. My long run this week was only 6 miles, and I am ok with that!Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-6083164354123986262017-03-03T09:37:53.486-05:002017-03-03T09:37:53.486-05:00I sometimes have to split my longer runs into two,...I sometimes have to split my longer runs into two, usually when my marathon training plan calls for 10 miles in the middle of the week. I find that if I push myself for the first one then the second one seems challenging because my legs are tired so I still get the cumulative fatigue effect. I wouldn't want to do this for all of them or really important runs like a 19 or 20 miler during peak mileage, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Good for you for going back out for that second run!thesimplepeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554152369638673952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-3256265414614043192017-03-02T18:02:07.640-05:002017-03-02T18:02:07.640-05:00Miles may add up the same, but the endurance doesn...Miles may add up the same, but the endurance doesn't. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-65958994547227983812017-03-02T17:59:52.992-05:002017-03-02T17:59:52.992-05:00Yes, just finishing is an accomplishment! I find t...Yes, just finishing is an accomplishment! I find that most people say that for their goal for their first marathon. However, I feel like in the back of everyone's mind they still have a goal time!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-65609765393720797622017-03-02T17:52:58.136-05:002017-03-02T17:52:58.136-05:00Everything doesn't always go as planned as we ...Everything doesn't always go as planned as we all know. So as long as you are doing something, I feel that is the important part.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-21613658650033302062017-03-02T17:51:26.814-05:002017-03-02T17:51:26.814-05:00Being on your feet for that long is always a chall...Being on your feet for that long is always a challenge I think. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27782801015242795352017-03-02T17:50:43.849-05:002017-03-02T17:50:43.849-05:00Time I think seems to be an issue for most. That&#...Time I think seems to be an issue for most. That's why when I do have the time I feel guilty only doing 5 or 6 and I should be doing double digits because time allows for it. It makes up for all those times when I can't. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-70564050317835658332017-03-02T17:48:26.296-05:002017-03-02T17:48:26.296-05:00I didn't think it would have the same benefits...I didn't think it would have the same benefits. I guess physically maybe but mentally it doesn't. I would count 15 a long run in marathon training:)Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-5614160596829743202017-03-02T17:44:56.912-05:002017-03-02T17:44:56.912-05:00I haven't heard that but those distances do ma...I haven't heard that but those distances do make sense.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72811439341065623832017-03-02T17:43:56.903-05:002017-03-02T17:43:56.903-05:00I have heard that too, but I wonder what the benef...I have heard that too, but I wonder what the benefits are to splitting it up, still logging the miles?Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-20144175988992587802017-03-02T17:27:27.450-05:002017-03-02T17:27:27.450-05:00Wow! That is great! Good for you. I guess just bei...Wow! That is great! Good for you. I guess just being consistent with your mileage is key!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72057428443207681822017-03-02T17:25:11.432-05:002017-03-02T17:25:11.432-05:00Agree! Half your goal distance would be a great tr...Agree! Half your goal distance would be a great training run.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-28229769347920273922017-03-02T17:23:03.275-05:002017-03-02T17:23:03.275-05:00Everyone's has a different level of running so...Everyone's has a different level of running so just finding what works for you is the key.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27122554883596936802017-03-02T17:17:08.688-05:002017-03-02T17:17:08.688-05:00I think it would be harder to get back out there a...I think it would be harder to get back out there again if that was your goal. Once I am done, I am done for the day! Well I guess except for that particular day since it was so nice out. But that was not my intention at all.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-8059961688965175042017-03-02T17:14:59.497-05:002017-03-02T17:14:59.497-05:00I think anything over an hour would be considered ...I think anything over an hour would be considered long. I guess that can depend on your pace as well.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-14443064158124198922017-03-02T17:10:43.533-05:002017-03-02T17:10:43.533-05:00I think so too. Because I wouldn't consider 6 ...I think so too. Because I wouldn't consider 6 miles long since that is what I do daily.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-59025938582298006002017-03-02T17:08:41.503-05:002017-03-02T17:08:41.503-05:00I agree that podcast slow me down as well. I find ...I agree that podcast slow me down as well. I find that I go slower because I am concentrating on what they are talking about and not thinking about my running. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-50449014252451448772017-03-02T16:46:20.937-05:002017-03-02T16:46:20.937-05:00When I ran the LA marathon with ASICS right after ...When I ran the LA marathon with ASICS right after I had EK, coach Kastor (deena's husband) had me running lots of miles but not all at once since I was so undertrained. He said if I could run 3-6 miles every day and still equal the mileage of running longer 4-5 times a week then I would be fine. So I guess there is some truth to the madness b/c not only did I do OK, I PR'ed!Heather's Looking Glasshttp://heatherslookingglass.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-22673402611800562922017-03-02T09:17:24.182-05:002017-03-02T09:17:24.182-05:00I agree with you-- it all depends on the runner, a...I agree with you-- it all depends on the runner, ability and what they are training for!julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-74252796279065571792017-03-02T06:20:01.931-05:002017-03-02T06:20:01.931-05:00I try not to, but sometimes due to kid things I en...I try not to, but sometimes due to kid things I end up having to split up runs, not so much now that they are older, but what you can when you can sometimes! I think it all adds up and all helps but certainly isn't the same as one long runChristy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-74930698625886793682017-03-02T05:36:54.442-05:002017-03-02T05:36:54.442-05:00We will never feel tired at the end of the day wit...We will never feel tired at the end of the day with our body properly conditioned for series of activities. Moreover, fitness is also a great way to keep our body in shape.<br /><a href="https://www.dietpillssecret.com/phen375-review/" rel="nofollow">dietpillssecret.com/</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644446773264656618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10993065149037288802017-03-01T23:17:52.529-05:002017-03-01T23:17:52.529-05:00This is one of those things that will get a differ...This is one of those things that will get a different answer from everyone. But since the main point a long run besides endurance is to teach your body how to deal with being on its feet for long periods. Breaking it up kinda defeats the purpose of that. So for someone training to do their best and train to enjoy the race I think a long run should be consecutive miles, in opinion. Of course I also wouldn't call a 6 miler as a long run even for a half thats more a daily run. I'd say 8-10 would be longer runs for a half. But then everyone trains to race these days for a different purpose and there is absolutely nothing wrong with just training to finish. Finishing is more than most will ever do so there is accomplishment in any level!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-46246516576415591842017-03-01T22:21:52.955-05:002017-03-01T22:21:52.955-05:00My absolute number to define a long run depends on...My absolute number to define a long run depends on what I'm training for. :) But generally I'd say anything that's 50% or more longer than my typical weekday run is a long-run, in the context of that week/training plan. <br /><br />I definitely know a split long run doesn't have the same benefits, but it's certainly better than not doing the full number of miles - sometimes life gets in the way and you just get as close to the plan as feasible.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199920977220189143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-10696301036997745712017-03-01T21:41:11.766-05:002017-03-01T21:41:11.766-05:00For half marathon training, I would consider anyth...For half marathon training, I would consider anything 7+ a long run, for marathon training, anything 13+. I've never split up my long runs, but I think that as long as you are getting in the miles, and time on your feet, it should all count!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-62538460678539903462017-03-01T20:32:18.477-05:002017-03-01T20:32:18.477-05:00I think of anything over 6 miles as a long run, be...I think of anything over 6 miles as a long run, because I don't have time for it on a weekday. I usually do 8 mile long runs when I'm not training for a race (10M or Half), and up to 12. Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.com