Long run · 26 km with 12 km at marathon pace
26 km with the last 12 km at marathon pace.
Long runs · Advanced
The session
Total distance
26.00 km
Est. duration
~2:36:40
Structure
2 blocks(2 reps)
Phases
Long run · 14,000m
6:20 /km
Marathon pace · 12,000m
5:40 /km
How to run it
Run the first 14 km at long run pace, then the last 12 km at marathon pace. Take a drink before the faster part, and hold the pace evenly rather than pushing on.
What it's for
Running marathon pace at the end of a long run practises it on tired legs, which is how it will feel on race day. It also rehearses fuelling and pacing when it matters.
In this programme
Follow a programme to run it on a schedule, paced from your goal.
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