Those of you who are currently preparing for a marathon or triathlon in the fall are currently going through training phases with high endurance loads. Depending on when your event will take place, you will always have to complete a longer training run. These marathon-specific runs, as I call them – from 25 kilometers and beyond – are an irreplaceable part of your preparation.
It was no different thirty years ago and part of the preparation for my races in the 90’s. At the time, I attached great importance to these runs. Above all on the strategy – negative splits, leaving reserves – but also on preparation and follow-up to get through the weekly program well. In this column, I describe exactly why these runs are so important and how you can schedule them. In addition, detailed tips for preparation and implementation.
