WARM WEATHER - 20 Mile Run in the SUN and Asics Novablast! - Ryan Clayton

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of “WARM WEATHER - 20 Mile Run in the SUN and Asics Novablast!” from Ryan Clayton. 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

Long‑run focus: 20 miles in ≈ 3 h 1 min (≈ 9:03 min/mile) to keep mileage high while the weather warms up.
Training theme: Hitting 55 mi/week now, aiming for 60 mi/week with lots of elevation (> 11 000 ft) before tapering for a 50K in March.
Fuel & gear: Apple‑cinnamon “Awesome Sauce” gel at ~4 mi, Asics Novablast shoes, a lightweight lav mic, and new earbuds for distraction‑free audio.
Recovery tricks: Foam‑rolling, percussion massage, TENS unit, and calf‑tightness monitoring.
Future plan: Possible two‑a‑day sessions (short outdoor run + treadmill vertical) once temperatures stay above 60 °F.

Workout Example

20‑mile warm‑weather long run (run at a comfortable, steady pace – roughly 9:00 min/mile for Ryan):

Start early (40 °F) and finish as it warms to ~55 °F.
Every 4–5 miles take an “Awesome Sauce” gel (apple‑cinnamon flavor) and sip water.
Maintain easy effort; aim for a total time around 3 hours for 20 mi.
Post‑run: stretch, foam‑roll, use a percussion device, and apply a TENS unit to any tight calves.

Feel free to adjust the pace and gel timing to match your own fitness and nutrition plan.

Closing Note

Give this long‑run a try, tweak the pace and fueling to suit your own needs, and log it in the Pacing app so you can see how it fits your weekly mileage. Happy running, and enjoy the sunshine on your next 20‑mile adventure! 🚀