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Feb 2019
8:25pm, 4 Feb 2019
28,970 posts
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Derby Tup
We got a lift in the summer from Stef’s folk to the start of a long training day (41 mile; albeit walk) and also got a bus a few times before heading back to base - it works really well on sections of long distance footpath, which are great because they’re well recorded distance wise and easy to follow
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Feb 2019
9:08pm, 4 Feb 2019
1,333 posts
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DavidFenlandRunner
1. Go slow.
2. No, slower than that.
3. Measure by time not distance.
4. Enjoy.
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Feb 2019
9:14am, 5 Feb 2019
14 posts
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Smugbloke
I do what I call a Park Run Sandwich. So a few miles before and after a PR. It breaks up the run nicely so it doesn't feel like a long slog. And you get a PR ticked off at the same time!
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Feb 2019
2:46pm, 5 Feb 2019
275 posts
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roberton
Sounds good but doesn't the parkrun knacker you a bit for the last section?
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Feb 2019
2:52pm, 5 Feb 2019
66,115 posts
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Gobi
Often do 8-10 miles with a parkrun in it
Pace after a hard effort for a few miles home doesn't matter
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Feb 2019
2:55pm, 5 Feb 2019
40,487 posts
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Velociraptor
I'm always intrigued that people manage to incorporate races as part of a long training run. For me, a race is a race and a long run is a long run and I can't imagine trying to bodge them into a single training session. Running a longer race at easy pace as a complete long run is a different matter.
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Feb 2019
3:13pm, 5 Feb 2019
1,682 posts
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Lesley C
Practice fuelling, it's important to try out different foods/gels etc so you know what agrees/disagrees with you.
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Feb 2019
3:25pm, 5 Feb 2019
8,350 posts
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rf_fozzy
V'rap - I have used the race as part of a long run a lot. It meant when I was marathon/3P training, I could keep doing the XC league and still fit decent long runs in.
Better that than try and fit a 20miler in on an evening!
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Feb 2019
3:33pm, 5 Feb 2019
27,242 posts
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♪♫ ♪♫ Synge ♪♫ ♪♫
Racing as part of a long run ...
I think I could see myself sandwiching a parkrun into a long run, but I don't think I'd do that with a "paid for" race. No offence to parkrun (which I enjoy very much), but I would be happier recording a slow time at parkrun than in, say, a local 5k or 10k race event. Also, you could pretty much pitch up at 08:55 and know you don't need to worry about registration etc and just go.
The only time I have done anything similar is when I have entered a March half marathon on a weekend when I really ought to have been doing a 20-miler. I did the half marathon keeping a bit in reserve and then, having stowed the goody bag and medal safely away, found a local park (which I had recce'd on the map beforehand) and did some extra miles round that. I'd recommend that highly because you get some raceday experience (which is great practice if you're worried about preparation/hydration/loo breaks etc) and lots of company and distractions for the first 13 miles of the long run.
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Feb 2019
5:36pm, 5 Feb 2019
5,748 posts
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Southcoastpete
I've done the Parkrun sandwich method a couple of times, works out quite well.
I wont run the parkrun section at my normal 5k pace, but just take it slowly, which actually makes it a nice change.
I just have to make sure I time my run to get there for the start, or a bit before.
Other plus, is that it gets the long run done on a Saturday, with the rest of the weekend to enjoy.
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Amount of salt to put in some water for a long run
Jul 2020