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Friday, December 20, 2002
A couple more thoughts on long runs
When I wrote about loooooong runs a couple of days ago, I didn't do a very good job of explaining my thougths about long runs. So, I want to add a couple more comments.
Long runs are, of course, useful and fun. For most of us, I don't think the long runs really need to be much longer than 90-120 minutes. The "marginal benefit" of a 3 hour run compared to a two hour run isn't all that much.
Running in the snow (as Eric W. mentioned in a comment) is a great way to train and a lot of fun. Some of my best running memories are long runs in snow.
If you're running in the snow, it is worth buying a pair of neoprene socks. They come in handy for any cold/wet running conditions.
posted by Michael |
2:04 PM
