Long run · 26 km with 14 km at marathon pace

26 km with the last 14 km at marathon pace.

Long runs · Intermediate

The session

Total distance

26.00 km

Est. duration

~2:35:20

Structure

2 blocks(2 reps)

Phases

Work

Long run · 12,000m

6:20 /km

Marathon pace · 14,000m

5:40 /km

How to run it

Run the first 12 km at long run pace, then the last 14 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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