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Questions tagged [long-distance-running]

About proper training, equipment and diet for running sessions covering distances of at least 30km where mid-race nutrition due to depleted glycogen becomes a factor in training and race regimes.

Long distance running covers races as "short" as the traditional marathon of 42.2km as well as longer ultramarathons, up to 100km or beyond in a single session.

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How do I separate my self-worth from physical achievement?

I am really new to this and realize this question may not fit here but couldn't find a great fit, so please let me know and I can move it. (Also, I'm posting on my husband's account, I'm not really a bald guy.) I absolutely love running but…
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Runing 20 km after 10 days

I am planing to participate in Spartan Race on 10th Nov. What do you advice me to do during 10 days time before the race. Taking in consideration my max run was 10 K last week
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Pain in lower inward part of my feet during long run (and certain type of shoes)

It's strange because it only occurs in my left feet. There is a strong bruise and slight pain to start with. If I keep running it turns into a hell. It gets recovered in day or two of rest. I have taken the wet test and both my feet are normal in…
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What is a stress fracture and how can you avoid it when training for a marathon?

When I trained for my first marathon, I began feeling pain in my lower legs. My doctor said that this could be due to stress fractures in my bone from overworking my body. So my questions are, what is a stress fracture and how can you avoid one…
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