Top Tips To Make Your Long Run Count! - YouTube - The Run Experience

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of Top Tips To Make Your Long Run Count! from The Run Experience. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

Run Easy: Keep the long run in your easy zone (conversational pace, low heart rate) to avoid over‑training.
Distance Ratio: Aim for the long run to be about 25 % of your weekly mileage (e.g., 10 mi if you log 40 mi/week).
Fuel & Hydrate: Practice race‑day nutrition on the long run—gels, drinks, and gear you’ll use on race day.
Commit & Complete: Schedule the run, include a warm‑up and cool‑down, and don’t bail early; consistency builds both physical and mental endurance.

Workout Example

Warm‑up: 10‑15 min easy jog.
Long Run: Run at an easy, conversational pace for ≈25 % of your weekly mileage (e.g., 10 mi for a 40 mi week).
- Keep heart rate in the easy zone (you can still chat with a running buddy).
- Practice your planned race nutrition (take a gel or sip water every 45‑60 min).
Cool‑down: 5‑10 min easy jog + brief stretch.

Closing Note

Give these four tips a go on your next long run, and feel free to adjust the paces and distances in the Pacing app to match your own training plan. Happy running!