Welcome to "The Long Run Explained," the 39th episode of the World of Running podcast, your dedicated source for all things running. Hosted by Aditi Pandya, this episode delves deep into the essence of long runs, a cornerstone practice for runners aiming to enhance endurance, oxygen capacity, and both physical and mental strength.
Key Topics Covered:
Importance of Long Runs
Approaches to Long Runs
Advice on high mileage training and its impact on marathon performance.
Practical tips on how to stay hydrated and properly fuel your body before, during, and after long runs.
Making Long Runs Engaging
Recommendations on the best gear for long runs
Advice on recovery post-long run sessions
Aditi Pandya, the voice behind the World of Running podcast, is an avid runner and is co-founder of GeeksOnFeet. Aditi is an accomplished athlete, and is an endurance runner with a personal best in marathon of 3:37. Her goal with this podcast is to democratize running and ensure that valuable content reaches every runner, from beginners to experienced.
Intro to Aravind Yarra
Aravind Yarra is the co-founder of Geeksonfeet Aravind is a seasoned marathoner with a personal best of 3:23. He loves to merge his interests in technology and running to explore new dimensions within the sport. He takes an experimental approach to training, trying different stimuli and exploring running science.
Links to Other Episodes and Articles:
YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@geeksonfeet for additional running tips and tricks.
Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated with the latest in the running world by subscribing at geeksonfeet.com/newsletter.
Related Episodes:
Featuring Aravind Yarra on "Hip Mechanics" and the "Importance of Running Form," available in the show notes for further listening.
Hip Mechanics
Importance of Running Form
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