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    The Knighton Runs Podcast

    The Knighton Runs Podcast

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    Coach Chris Knighton helps passionate runners train smarter, race with confidence, and run faster marathons. The Knighton Runs Podcast delivers straightforward, practical advice on marathon training, workouts, mileage, race strategy, recovery, fueling, and mindset. Each episode is concise, actionable, and designed to help you become a stronger, faster, more confident runner. Chris is the founder and Head Coach of Knighton Runs Marathon Coaching. Be Brave. Run Fast. Exceed Your Goals.

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    85 | How Long Should Your Running Workouts Be?

    85 | How Long Should Your Running Workouts Be?

    May 22, 2026
    31m

    In episode 85 of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris talks about how to use the 80/20 rule to determine how long running workouts should be, and the specific considerations for distances of workouts depending on the workout style (threshold, vo2max, or speed). He talks about how to scale workouts for athletes of different abilities, and provides a framework for thinking of workout choice throughout the training year.


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