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Running for Beginners

How to Run Longer: The Complete Guide to Planning 2–7 Hour Training Runs

Running longer distances isn’t just about fitness — it’s about strategy. In this guide, I break down exactly how to plan and execute multi-hour training runs, from gear and nutrition to route planning, pacing, heart-rate control, and mental tactics. These are the practical, real-world hacks I use when I run 2–7 hour long efforts, demonstrated through a full marathon training run. If you want to run farther with confidence, this is the blueprint.

Ultramarathon Gear List: What You Need for an Ultra (That You Don’t Need for a Marathon)

Ultra races aren’t just longer marathons—they demand different gear, smarter planning, and ruthless foot care. In this post, I share the story of my own ultra gone wrong, then break down the essential ultramarathon gear, drop-bag strategy, and blister-prevention plan you actually need so you can go farther without wrecking your body.
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