#876 How much time will you lose if you cut your long runs
From Triathlon Coach by Train Smooth
June 6, 2026 · 14 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of cutting long runs before an Ironman.
In this episode, I answer a question for an athlete who wants to know what will happen if he cuts all his long runs in the lead up to an Ironman. Send questions through to tim@trainsmooth.com
People in this episode
Host: tim
Topics covered
- long runs
- Ironman training
- athlete questions
- triathlon coaching
- performance impact
Keywords
- long runs
- Ironman
- triathlon
- training
- athlete advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Train Smooth
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