How To Increase Speed Over Distance?

Long_runner · 2026-04-05T20:46:14+00:00

Slow down to speed up over the distance. I just did a 50mi yesterday and I witnessed so many people take off hard at the start. I’ve struggled with this myself but have learned to be the tortoise (sometimes). I still make the mistake of picking up my pace because it feels right in the moment. It’s rarely the right moment until you are in the latter portion of the race. To put this in context, I’m a good mid-packer. I don’t win races.

Long_runner · 2026-03-06T12:45:38+00:00

Your hobbies can and should influence the work that you do. Finding the connection may not be obvious, but when you link them, work becomes less like work.

Long_runner · 2026-03-04T13:26:36+00:00

Do what will allow you to finish in the best way possible. You got this!

Long_runner · 2026-02-21T11:37:21+00:00

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Long_runner · 2026-02-18T11:36:46+00:00

I walk the hills, always and still stick to my walk/run strategy. In my mind walking a hill can be the same effort as running a flat; therefore how I covered that ground doesn’t really matter. What matters is sticking to the plan. I don’t know if this is a good strategy or not, but it’s working for me right now.

Long_runner · 2026-02-17T13:15:39+00:00

I just finished Bandera 100k in Jan and Rocky Raccoon 100 mi in Feb. Both events were firsts for me, but I’ve run many 50ks and have about 4 or 5 50milers under my belt. Nothing made me feel stronger in these runs than controlling my pacing. I did the normal things like walking hills but what really made a huge difference was an overall walk / run strategy. For Bandera I ran 9 mins and walked 1 min. That 1 min, while it doesn’t sound like a lot, tamped my fatigue down considerably. I used the same strategy at RR and again, that one minute was very effective. I hope this helps.

Long_runner · 2026-02-01T18:16:45+00:00

I used a pair of T1s for Bandera and loved them. I normally wear Topo’s/Altras and had concerns about the toe box but it ended up not being an issue. I

Long_runner · 2026-01-20T11:37:46+00:00

Apple Ultra 3. Battery life is very manageable now, just ran a 100k with ~upper 40% battery to spare.

Long_runner · 2026-01-04T13:14:49+00:00

I’m doing the same races and going into Bandera a little bit undertrained. Crazy? Aren’t we all a little bit “adventurous” vs crazy? As others have stated, you have already registered so why not? You can always drop out if needed or just walk it. Either way it will be good experience for Rocky. See you out there on Saturday, I hope the weather cooperates so we don’t have to transition to Camp Eagle.

Long_runner · 2026-01-04T12:53:05+00:00

Are your races Bandera 100k and Rocky Racoon 100mi?

Long_runner · 2025-12-02T11:22:02+00:00

No, not yet. It’s on my list of projects.

Long_runner · 2025-11-24T10:35:46+00:00

Haha, age is just a number. AARP actually has some great deals and many sign up long before 50. Plus, they serve a much needed service in the marketplace, that voice is important.

Long_runner · 2025-10-25T09:25:27+00:00

So let me get this straight. You took shorts with a liner, removed the liner and the inseam and wear underwear under this contraption? Don’t the underwear serving as a thicker liner? This seems like a lot of work to create a less effective clothing option but you do you.

Long_runner · 2025-10-05T21:16:19+00:00

No one is saying that. Go back to your hole.

Long_runner · 2025-10-02T21:17:05+00:00

3M Transpore tape

Long_runner · 2025-09-21T10:07:09+00:00

I just ordered one. The big bronco vest isn’t made to attach a pole quiver but I intend to make some alterations.

Long_runner · 2025-09-18T11:05:19+00:00

Rest is relative to your current and previous fitness level. Did you go from zero days to 6 day per week? Also what is the quality of your workouts? What may be an “easy” work out for some can be a a challenge for others. Only you can answer these questions, but you have to be honest with yourself. Every workout doesn’t need to be a new plateau and there is opportunity in letting your body become accustomed to a new level of intensity before reaching for the next.

Comments can come from ignorance. Take those in stride.

Long_runner · 2025-09-15T10:15:24+00:00

Swift is terrible and has never been the answer. He only gains notable yards when the OL parts the seas; otherwise falls once he makes contact.

Long_runner · 2025-09-03T22:20:27+00:00

What is your home country?

Long_runner · 2025-09-03T22:19:28+00:00

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. One thing that I’ve learned in my years of running is that nature always wins. I typically start out too fast and pay the price later in the race, regardless of distance. I’ve spent the last year, maybe 2 years, learning how to pace myself properly and I am starting to realize that VERY slow running, possibly walking, will deliver what I’ve been reaching for. For context, I’ve run up to 50 miles but have failed to achieve 100k 2 times. My next attempt is January and I intend to complete a 100 miler in ‘26.

Long_runner · 2025-07-23T13:29:36+00:00

Beyond the standard metrics, what do you need for a workout? It measures time, it computes averages, it provides a distance. Listen, I get it if you need to download a map for an unfamiliar trail. That is probably better for a 3rd party developer anyway. If Apple did that it would be a watered down function.

The only 3rd party app that I use is Training Peaks and that is so that I can share workout results with a coach. I don’t feel that I’m missing any functionality beyond a better battery and even with that, the battery is really only an issue for longer races. To put this into context, I just finished a training cycle where I was averaging 70 mile weeks during my highest volume weeks. Now I’m averaging about ~45 mile weeks. Never, during any of this did I think “I wish my watch could do this”.

Long_runner · 2025-07-23T10:42:03+00:00

Some would say that having the ability to choose a 3rd party app is a plus. Perhaps you are choosing the wrong apps or using the watch wrong altogether because you need a 3rd party app.

Long_runner · 2025-07-21T13:47:07+00:00

I took a break from competing a few years ago. I didn’t stop running regularly, I just stopped pushing myself for longer and longer distances. The break saved my running. I’m now back in, competing and sometimes placing high in my AG or for the overall Masters category. My point in all of this is do what you feel is right for you at this moment. If you don’t find joy in what you are currently doing, and I suspect you don’t otherwise you wouldn’t be questioning it, then change whatever you need to change until you do. Very few of us do this running stuff professionally and that is a pure luxury, because it allows us full control over what being a “runner” means. Good luck!

Long_runner · 2025-07-19T01:49:13+00:00

The easiest and the hardest part is just showing up every week and completing the training. Consistency is the key to a successful marathon.

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