Will running help or hinder me?

One of the most infuriating responses a coach can give to an athlete in any sport is ‘it depends’. But unfortunately that is very much the situation in this case. Bear with me here.

Let’s say you’re training to participate in a sportive of 150–plus kilometres. Preparing for an event of this distance will require miles in the legs but if you work for a living you likely have limited time to train.