Ryan's Warm-Weather 20-Miler

Workout - Ryan's Warm-Weather 20-Miler

• 5min @ 12'00''/mi
• 0.0mi @ 9'00''/mi
• 5min @ 13'00''/mi

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Intro

Ryan Clayton walks through his 20-mile run in warm conditions with the Asics Novablast. The video has plenty of practical details if you want to try it yourself.

Key points

• Long-run focus: 20 miles in about 3 hours 1 minute, averaging around 9:03 per mile. Solid steady-state pace as weather warms.
• Training context: 55 miles per week, with a target of 60 while building elevation volume (over 11,000 feet) ahead of a March 50K.
• Fueling and gear: apple-cinnamon gel (“Awesome Sauce”) at the 4-mile point, Asics Novablast shoes, a compact mic, and new earbuds for audio clarity.
• Recovery: foam rolling, percussion massage, TENS unit use, and tracking calf tightness.
• Upcoming adjustments: double-session days (short outdoor run plus treadmill vertical work) once temperatures stay above 60F.

Workout example

20-mile steady run in warm weather (comfortable breathing, around 9:00 per mile):

1. Start early while it’s cool (near 40F) and finish as conditions warm to about 55F.
2. Every 4-5 miles, take an “Awesome Sauce” gel and drink water.
3. Hold an easy rhythm. Plan for roughly 3 hours total.
4. After finishing, stretch, foam-roll, use a massage device, and apply TENS therapy to any calf tension.

Scale the pace and gel timing to your fitness and fueling preferences.

Closing note

Try this run, customize the pace and fueling to your situation, and log it in the Pacing app.

References

• WARM WEATHER - 20 Mile Run in the SUN and Asics Novablast! - YouTube (YouTube Video)