RunningAHEAD - Topic: For those who run LOOOONG runs...

sushigirl

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posted: 9/14/2008 at 8:02 PM

and I'm talking over 10 miles... do you run the whole thing or do you take walk breaks?

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celiacChris

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posted: 9/14/2008 at 8:33 PM

I'm new to the 10+ mile territory, but I do run those straight through. I tried stopping to walk on one run and found it only made it harder to keep going. Others may have different thoughts, but that's just my experience.

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posted: 9/14/2008 at 8:59 PM
modified: 9/14/2008 at 9:16 PM

Quote from sushigirl on 9/14/2008 at 8:02 PM:

and I'm talking over 10 miles... do you run the whole thing or do you take walk breaks?

I usually run the whole thing, but I might take a walk break to drink, if I'm stopping by somewhere to pick up a water bottle. My guess is most people that do long runs usually run them straight through, but that's not based on any actual research Smile

MTA: I don't think there is anything wrong with walking part of it. Also, if I stop at a drinking fountain and drink, well, that's not walking, but that is outright stopping Smile

It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.

digitalguy3

posted: 9/14/2008 at 9:01 PM

I usually run most of it, although I walk when I take a drink of water and I do get stopped at some stop lights. You will find out what works best for you. Congrats on getting to the 10 mile mark. Bob http://bobrunner.blogspot.com

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jfa

posted: 9/14/2008 at 9:06 PM
modified: 9/14/2008 at 9:06 PM

Don't feel that you have to run through it all. Do what's right for you Cool

slowgino

posted: 9/14/2008 at 9:06 PM
modified: 9/14/2008 at 9:07 PM

Most of my runs are over 10 miles and I walk when 1) I'm taking a drink from my water bottle (1 - 2 times/hr) - otherwise I can choke on it. 2) I'm walking in/out of the restroom door when taking a potty break (sometimes needed @ 10 miles) 3) A hill gets steep enough that I can walk faster than run up it

sushigirl

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posted: 9/14/2008 at 9:28 PM

Quote from digitalguy3 on 9/14/2008 at 9:01 PM:

I usually run most of it, although I walk when I take a drink of water and I do get stopped at some stop lights. You will find out what works best for you. Congrats on getting to the 10 mile mark. Bob http://bobrunner.blogspot.com

Oh, I'm soooo not at the 10 mile mark! Wink

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Teresadfp

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posted: 9/14/2008 at 9:29 PM

I've done both, depending on how I feel and what I'm trying to accomplish. Either way is great!

Econo

posted: 9/14/2008 at 10:57 PM
modified: 9/14/2008 at 10:57 PM

I walk during gatorade breaks -- just a few steps. My long runs go up to 22 miles or so prior to marathons. But I usually have to walk by mile 25 of the marathons... Sad

AKTrail

posted: 9/14/2008 at 11:41 PM

I run / walk, but more run than walk. Most walk breaks are for terrain (big hills, mud, rolling rocks, stream crossings, etc) and eating, pit stops, etc. The longer the run, the walk breaks *might* increase, even as a pct of run. (my long runs are generally 4-8 hrs when training for ultra and include hills) The only time I consider run /walking on a fixed schedule is for winter runs on flat frozen swamps, and it's still easier to eat while walking than running, so I do, so I'm sure to get hydration bladder tube tucked pack under clothes so it doesn't freeze - but I usually forget the schedule by the end of an hour, if not before.

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GreyBeard

posted: 9/15/2008 at 1:48 AM

Hills and Heat are usually when I find I need them most. Nothing wrong as long as you keep it brief imo.

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posted: 9/15/2008 at 6:19 AM

I run the entire way, although if I'm running trails on a 25-30 miler and come to a really steep hill I'll probably walk up that.

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jeffdonahue

posted: 9/15/2008 at 7:32 AM

I run most of it - only really take walk breaks to drink water. My walk breaks are usually about 15 seconds long or so. Then there are the lights, I usually will stretch if I hit a red light - that is if I cant just take a turn at the lights wihtout throwing off my run route much.

BadDawg

posted: 9/15/2008 at 7:33 AM

If it's more than about 10 miles, I use an 8 to 1 run/walk ratio. Eight minutes into it, I'm walking for a minute. If it's longer than 20 miles, I'll add to the minute of walking as necessary. I believe you get most of the time back, the breaks allow your running segments to be slightly faster than they would without breaks.

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Figbash

posted: 9/15/2008 at 8:23 AM

They don't call them long runs for nothing. Wink

You shouldn't need to walk on a long run. If you do, you are either running at too fast a pace or running too far for your conditioning. If you are properly prepared and work your way up to them gradually and run them under reasonable conditions, 10 mile plus long runs are not that big a deal. Boredom will likely be the biggest issue to overcome. Tom

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