Double Run Days: Fitness Hack Or Bad Idea?

One long run or two short times?... A question as old as time! In this video, Mark takes you through the pros and cons of short and long runs. Looking to change your run training up? Watch this video to help keep things fresh.

00:00 Welcome
00:20 Mark is guilty!
01:00 Benefits of the long run
01:42 The research
02:50 What's the advantage of doing two shorter runs?
03:50 Is the long run dead?
04:40 What does Mark think?

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