It doesn’t matter if you are training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon, the long run is a key ingredient to getting faster and stronger as a runner so you can run longer!   In this deep dive training, coach Whitney LaCombe from our Healthy Runner coaching team, explains exactly how to execute the perfect long run to improve as a runner so you can avoid some of the common mistakes runners make with this workout.   We cover all of the following and so much more!   What are long runs? Why should I do a long run? What are the benefits of doing a long run? How often should you do a long run? How do you “do” a long run? What pace should I run my long runs? Do I need to fuel for long runs? Before/during/after? How long of a long run is too long? What do you need for a long run? What is the best way to recover after a long run? 5 most common long run mistakes? Misconception of long runs   If you are struggling to get faster or stay healthy as a runner to meet your running goal or are a beginner and you just need some guidance on how to build up these long runs safely.     That is exactly what we do within our high touch point 1:1 signature Spark Healthy Runner coaching program!   Schedule your call with Duane here to see if you are a good fit!   Related Resources and Episodes:   Race Day Blueprint: 10 Tips to Crush Your Race! https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/race   Episode 139 Advanced Marathon Training with Coach Lu: https://sparkhealthyrunner.com/marathon-training-tips-to-pr/ This week’s show brought to you by:    Edge energy from UCAN.  Edge is the first and only on-the-go training fuel powered by SuperStarch, putting you in the ideal performance state by keeping blood sugar stable during your long runs..   Click here and use code HEALTHYRUNNER for 20% off your entire UCAN order! Learn more about how SuperStarch unlocks and sustains optimal output, reducing fatigue without spikes or crashes and is backed by science. We’ve got a special offer for you where you can save 20% by using the code HEALTHYRUNNER.  Just head to: https://ucan.co/healthyrunner/ and use the code HEALTHYRUNNER at checkout to save 20%!    Previous Trainings by Coach Whitney: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/whitneybio   Connect with Coach Whitney LaCombe: Instagram - @runwhitspark Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel whitney@sparkhealthyrunner.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Connect with Dr. Duane: Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunner Join Our Healthy Runner Facebook Community Subscribe to our YouTube Channel duane@sparkhealthyrunner.com www.sparkhealthyrunner.com Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Play iHeartRadio Amazon Music Website