254: How Many 20-Milers Do You REALLY Need Before a Marathon?

Do you really need to run 20 miles before a marathon? And if so, how many times? The answer might be zero. In this episode, we break down how many 20-milers beginners, intermediate, and advanced runners actually need, when to schedule your final peak long run, and why your total weekly mileage may matter more than hitting that magic 20-mile mark. We also talk about: Ep 253: Don't Run 26.2 Before Your Marathon! EP 248: Stop Chafing Timestamps : 00:25 Beginning runners or first-time marathoners 01:42 Intermediate runners 02:30 Advanced runners / experienced marathoners 02:47 Rules for running your longest long run 04:13 Benefits of hitting a 20-miler in training EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 254: How Many 20-Milers Do You REALLY Need Before a Marathon? 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ edgeathleticsinc 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab