RTTC #240 How to Handle the Long Run When All You Know Is Run More Run Faster

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down the true purpose of the long run and why it has nothing to do with getting faster. She explains the "pink, gray, and green" pace spectrum, why zone two heart rate training can be misleading, and how to use pace testing to find your ideal easy pace. Dr. Ali also shares why changing only one variable at a time (distance OR speed, never both) is the key to avoiding burnout and injury, and what to listen to...