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    The Knighton Runs Podcast

    The Knighton Runs Podcast

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    Coach Chris Knighton helps passionate athletes run faster marathons and develop the confidence to take on any life challenge. You'll leave each episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast with clear next steps to follow and the inspiration you need to improve your running immediately. If we can run faster marathons, we can do anything. Discover more at https://knightonruns.com/

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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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