The Ultimate Guide to Long Runs

Ah, long runs: We love to hate ’em. Or maybe we love to love ’em—depends on who you ask. Either way, the long run is the cornerstone of any half marathon or marathon training plan, but it can be equally important to your 5K and 10K training. No races on your calendar? No problem. A long run can still be beneficial for your overall fitness and mental health. But if you don’t understand the long run, you may miss out on all of the magic it has to offer. So we put together this ultimate guide to one of the best training tools you have in your arsenal. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVES]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [The Ultimate Guide to Long Runs]( [The Ultimate Guide to Long Runs]( Ah, long runs: We love to hate ’em. Or maybe we love to love ’em—depends on who you ask. Either way, the long run is the cornerstone of any half marathon or marathon training plan, but it can be equally important to your 5K and 10K training. No races on your calendar? No problem. A long run can still be beneficial for your overall fitness and mental health. But if you don’t understand the long run, you may miss out on all of the magic it has to offer. So we put together this ultimate guide to one of the best training tools you have in your arsenal. [Read More]( [Alternate text] [Never Get Lost on a Run With These Helpful Route Planners]( [Never Get Lost on a Run With These Helpful Route Planners]( All laced up and need a new place to go? Map out your next run with these handy tools. [Read More]( [The Best Running Shoes For Every Type of Run]( [The Best Running Shoes For Every Type of Run]( These are the top 25 models we’re loving so far in 2021. [Read More]( [Alternate text]   [Alternate text] [Why—and How—You Should Train for Your Best 13.1]( [Why—and How—You Should Train for Your Best 13.1]( Getting ready for a half might be one of the smartest goals to work toward right now—whether it’s at an in-person or a virtual event. [Read More]( [RW+ Membership]( [The Best Run to Try During Your Taper]( [RUNNER'S WORLD+ EXCLUSIVE]( [The Best Run to Try During Your Taper]( An efficient marathon-taper workout that provides confidence in all systems. [Read more]( [RW+ Membership]( [Will You Sign Up for the Virtual Boston Marathon? Take Our Poll]( [Will You Sign Up for the Virtual Boston Marathon? Take Our Poll]( For the first time, a medal from the iconic event will be available to anyone. Getting into the virtual race doesn’t depend on speed or fundraising. [Read More]( [CJ Albertson Completes His Latest Treadmill Challenge—the Top Spot in As Many Peloton Classes As Possible]( [CJ Albertson Completes His Latest Treadmill Challenge—the Top Spot in As Many Peloton Classes As Possible]( The Brooks runner wanted to maximize his Peloton membership ... which, like so many of us, he forgot to cancel. [Read More]( [Alternate text]   [Alternate text] RW SHOP The Latest from the Runner's World Collection [Run Strong in Your 40s, 50s, and 60s]( [Run Strong in Your 40s, 50s, and 60s]( [Shop Now]( [In-Training T-Shirt]( [In-Training T-Shirt]( [Shop Now]( [10-Minute Cross-Training for Runners: Run Faster and Stronger with Fewer Injuries!]( [10-Minute Cross-Training for Runners: Run Faster and Stronger with Fewer Injuries!]( [Shop Now]( [Beginner's 10K Plan (6 weeks)]( [Beginner's 10K Plan (6 weeks)]( [Shop Now]( [Sign up for Runner's World+ today!](  Follow Us       [Unsubscribe](  [Privacy Notice](  Runnersworld.com ©2021 Hearst Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Email Privacy, 300 W 57th St., Fl. 19 (sta 1-1), New York, NY 10019   Â