7 Mistakes to Avoid on Long Runs

CakeFit21

I get articles from active.com and thought this was really interesting. I know many of you are bumping up mileage getting ready for your fall races.

http://www.active.com/running/Articles/7-Mistakes-to-Avoid-on-Your-Long-Runs.htm?cmp=291&memberid=115457507&lyrisid=22960567

tmccutcheon

Thanks for the article, I think I have made all of them, especially starting too fast. I have never run negative splits.

mledespot

Thank you for sharing!

miovlb6

Great article! Thanks!

jessbennett1986

Thanks for sharing! Will keep this in mind for my 10k training

bstamps12

Great article, thanks for posting!

arc918

Thanks for the article, I think I have made all of them, especially starting too fast. I have never run negative splits.

Neg splits are great! You need confidence in your training and discipline to hold back at the start so you can drop the hammer at the end.

BobbyDaniel

A very good article, thanks!

MB_Positif

Thanks for posting this! Though I am still only on the 5k level it was still good to read

Azdak

The biggest mistake I make when running (and I still do it even after almost 40 years) is keeping the pace low on your endurance runs. I tend to start out that way and then if I am feeling good, pound the last 50%-75% to achieve some type of performance record. 50%--55% effort is plenty.

You don't have to do tons of long runs and you still have to include interval and tempo training, but I have learned (and verified via metabolic testing) that it's important to "keep the hot side hot and the cold side cold".

tigerbluefly

Number 7 is right where I am right now, losing a week due to my foot, but I'm not worried. I know I can do the distance and I'll let things heal.

Negative splits are awesome and a great way to train! I am always faster in the second half of a race. I love to kick it up at the end, as I weave in and out of people and finish strong. Always save your energy.

I keep my pace with my Garmin. Sometimes when I go by feel on my training runs, I run too fast because I feel really good that day. I have to force myself to slow down. During a race, I'll use the virtual partner on my watch to stick to my goal. I highly recommend a Garmin if you are an avid runner.

Thanks for the post!

MyPerfect10

Thank you so much for posting! I have my first race in 3.5 weeks and definitely need to avoid these mistakes!

gardenimp

Good article! Thank you for sharing