When training for an ultra, I will extend the training block, long run every week building to around 18 miles, then I will spend a couple of months doing long runs (around 20 miles) every other week, sometimes up to marathon distance, with a shorter 10 miles long run on the alternate weekends. I find this gives me the consistency over a longer period of time, plenty of miles and also more time for my (now middle aged) legs to recover from the longer efforts.
2 months ago | 0
For marathoning a long run is a staple run. In the mist of your build a 7 day period between LR efforts make sense. That being said, it can be a long run @ easy run effort one week and a long run workout another week. They don’t have to always be see god workouts
2 months ago (edited) | 7
I would love an even numbered cycle but 7 days does really neatly align with other things in my life and makes it easier to keep a rhythm/habit going. I would love a 32 week year with 8 days per week and 8 months of 4 weeks, this would make planning so much easier. 🤣
2 months ago (edited) | 4
That definitely makes sense. Always feel rushed physiologically and time wise trying to cram in tempo, intervals and long run in a week. Some additional time between those would definitely result in better quality sessions. Just pressed for time and can only do long runs on weekends.
2 months ago | 2
I also think a 10 day cycle makes a lot of sense, although my mind still thinks in 7 days. I like to do 3 types of sessions: fast intervals, threshold and longrun to train for the entire spectrum of 5K - marathon. That fits much better in 10 days: more time for recovery or to shift a training to the next day for whatever reason. Hard to change the 7 day habit though!
2 months ago | 2
As an older runner, I especially agree with this. And if Higher Running put out some training plans on that 10-14 day cycle, I imagine there'd be a market for it. I've spent a lot of time looking, and plans that diverge from the traditional 7-day cycle are extremely hard to find.
2 months ago | 7
I don’t mind a weekly long run. I live in New England. It’s hill repeats that I don’t like in generic training plans 🤣
2 months ago | 1
I'm glad to hear a runner as skilled and experienced as you say this, because 10-12 day cycles and a lot of variety is what feels right and good to me. There is no essential connection between the number 7 and running...that would be weird and random!
2 months ago (edited) | 0
I tend to find an 8 day week works better for me. Often I feel the need for an extra easy day or a rest day to avoid excessive fatigue or injury.
2 months ago | 0
My wife and kids agree with this. My divorce lawyer strongly disagrees
2 months ago | 1
Easy to say for someone who is a pro that only needs to make youtbe videos. Most people only have time for a 2 hour run on the weekends, hence a 7 day cycle
2 months ago | 2
Now that's a hot take. And what about when you want to increase volume? As long as the body asimilate it ok I guess you can push for more mileage in exchange for Quality sessions.
2 months ago | 0
Define longrun? If its above 1h or 15km I'm doing 6 per week 😂 Above 25km? Twice per week. Training for a 100 miler does need volume. Be precise if you make those statment
2 months ago | 2
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✅Runners —Hot Take: You don’t have to do (or shouldn’t do) a Long Run every weekend. Actually I’m not fond of any “7-day” repeating workout cycle. Think more in 10-14 day “cycles” and always be changing something up. 🏃🏻🙌
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