The Essential Guide to Long Runs long run, feeling tired, bored, or perhaps a combination of both, and began questioning why you’re spending hours on your feet running? You may find yourself occasionally doubting whether it’s worth it to complete seemingly-endless longer runs during your training block, but trust us–long runs are worth it.
Look no further than Nell Rojas, a run coach and Nike professional marathoner, for advice on why you should prioritize long runs. As host of our new Mentally Crush a Long Run program, Rojas provides you all the expert tips you need to crush your distance goals–and she understands the game-changing elements of long runs.
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Ashley is Editor of Content Hype at Hearst’s Enthusiast & Wellness Group. She is a former collegiate runner at UNC Asheville where she studied mass communication. Ashley loves all things running; she has raced two marathons, plus has covered some of the sport’s top events in her career, including the Paris Olympics, U.S. Olympic Trials and multiple World Marathon Majors.
