This week is all about the long run! For many people who are training for marathons the long run is key, but we talk about why this is, the different types of long run, how long you should go and the benefits. We also chat about why the long run can be useful all year round and things to watch out for when running long every week. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners.

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Also here are some links to more information about the impact of the menstrual cycle and menopause on running;

Changes in Self-Reported Physical Fitness, Performance, and Side Effects Across the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle Among Competitive Endurance Athletes in: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance Volume 15 Issue 9 (2020)

Sports Medicine (2020) 50:1813–1827 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01319-3

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/how-your-menstrual-cycle-affects-recovery-from-training/

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/menstrual-cycle-training-research-2023/

As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;

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