How I Plan a Long Run Adventure
It’s more than a run—it’s an story in stages Long runs are where everything comes together. The fitness, the mindset, the fuelling, and the fun. But I don’t just lace up and hope for the best—I plan these like mini adventures. Here’s how I do it: 💡 Summary: How I Plan a Long Run Adventure Section What it Covers 🗾 Route as a Story Plan your run like chapters in a book—terrain, views, challenges. Make it memorable. 🔮 Visualisation Mentally rehearse your run. Feel it before you even start. Helps with pacing and presence. 🍌 Fuelling Strategy Fuel early and often. Test what works, and always pack snacks like you're going on a picnic. 🧠 Mental Tricks Mantras, trail details, halfway hacks, rewards—small wins to outsmart the pain cave. 🧢 Gear and Prep Lay it all out. Dress for changes. Coconut oil is your best friend. Inov-8s for the "long haul". 🎭 Mood of the Run Match the run to your vibe. Some days it’s zen, others it’s chaos. Honour both. 🎯 ...