Long Runs and Endurance Training

Distance running and long endurance training runs go hand in hand. You just can't have one without the other. Marathon runners are intimately familiar with their weekly long runs. Long endurance training builds the base of fitness and endurance that supports all of the other types of training. There is more to long runs than just a weekly long, easy paced endurance workout. There are goal pace long runs, 10K long runs and even 5K long runs. Here is some information, tips, advice and articles on long runs and endurance training.

• Long Runs - The Cornerstone of Distance Running
  The basics of long runs and endurance training.
• 5K Long Runs
  Long runs to improve your 5K performance
• 10K Specific Long Runs
  Some long endurance runs designed for the 10K distance
• Goal Pace Marathon Long Runs
  Spice up your marathon long runs and improve your marathon performance
• How Often Should You Do a Long Run?
  What is your long run frequency?