16/04/2026
Triathletes: Stop Running Long Every Weekend!
You donât need a traditional long run every week to prepare for a long course triathlon. You need durability, efficiency, and the ability to execute under load.
Most athletes ask: âDid I get my long run in?â
Better question: âDid I apply the right stress to move my limiter?â
Try shifting your weekend:
Saturday = long ride with purpose. Steady aerobic work, dialed fueling, composure
Sunday = ride with quality â straight into a T run
*Build that run OTB progressively: 30â â 45ââ 60ââ 90 â up to ~1:50. No rush. No hero sessions.
Youâre stacking fatigue, fueling demand, and neuromuscular stressâwithout the breakdown cost of a standalone long run.
The bike becomes the anchor. Itâs the safest place to build volume, raise your ceiling, and develop the engine that actually shows up on race day.
đĄ The point?
Youâre not training to run long. Youâre training to run well after 4â6 hours of correct work.