See the full post: http://strengthrunning.com/2016/02/how-long-should-my-long-run-be-relative-to-my-weekly-mileage/
Estimates on how long a Long Run should be compared to overall weekly mileage vary widely. Some coaches say 20%, while others say up to 50%! But exactly how long should a long run be based on how much mileage you run per week?
In Episode 21 of Q&A with Coach, coach Jason Fitzgerald lays out the details for when this "rule" is a good idea - and when it can be bent, broken, and shattered.
See the full post: http://strengthrunning.com/2016/02/ho...
For speed and injury prevention, strong glutes and hips are critical. The power in the running stride is generated by these two muscles - and any disfunction or injury is often caused by poor movement patterns or weaknesses in the glutes or hips. Staying healthy is often a matter of strengthening these two important muscles.
Q&A with Coach is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a USATF running coach, 2:39 marathoner, and the founder of Strength Running (one of the web's most popular running blogs and coaching businesses). A member of the Greatist Expert Network, he's also a contributor to Competitor Magazine, Active, Runner's World, Lifehacker, and other major media.
Visit http://strengthrunning.com/ to sign up for his free coaching ecourse.
