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Long Run

The single most important weekly session for endurance.

1 × 60–120 min easy 90 minrest 0s

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Included in "Tempo Builder" — 3 guided exercises with a rest timer.

Equipment
running shoes
Rest
0s between sets
Primary muscles
cardiovascular, legs
Also works

How to do it

  1. Run 60–120 minutes at Zone 2 conversational pace.
  2. Fuel on the go once past 75 minutes — 30–60g carbs per hour.
  3. Drink to thirst. Add electrolytes on hot days or runs over 90 minutes.
  4. The long run makes up 20–30% of your weekly mileage.

Form cues

  • Comfortable, sustainable pace
  • Even effort start to finish
  • Practice race fueling

Common mistakes

  • Running the long run too fast
  • Jumping mileage more than 10% per week

Progressions

  • 45 min → 60 min → 90 min → 2 hours (peak)

Workouts that include this

More endurance exercises