Forums >Running 101>Long run max when building your base
Hawt and sexy
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Run to Win25 Marathons, 17 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)
My bike is my therapist
... I think I was only doing 30-35 mpw when I ran a HM.
I need to be running 44 miles/p/w to do a 13 mile long run???? come-on. I must be doing something extremly wrong. I think I was only doing 30-35 mpw when I ran a HM.
Beatin' on the Rock
Of course none of these percentage "rules" mean much unless you are running more than 15-20 miles a week. Under that and all your runs will be pretty much the same length. Tom
Usually a long run should be about 25% of you weekly mileage.
------------------------------------- 5K - 18:25 - 3/19/11 10K - 39:38 - 12/13/09 1/2 - 1:29:38 - 5/30/10 Full - 3:45:40 - 5/27/07
Most of injuries probably come from ill-fitted footwear and inproper running technique. Just my opinion...