TRAINING INTERRUPTIONS / 6 MIN READ
What to Do When You Miss a Long Run
Missing a long run is annoying. It is not a reason to turn the following week into a punishment. The best response depends on why it was missed and what comes next.
Do not automatically make it up
Putting a long run on top of another hard session can create a crowded week and make recovery harder. First look at the next few days, not just the workout you lost.
If you were ill, injured, unusually fatigued, or dealing with pain, treat that as a signal to slow down and seek qualified advice where appropriate.
Use the gap to decide
If there is enough time before the next key session and you feel well recovered, a shortened or moved run may make sense. If not, resume the plan with the next sensible session.
One missed workout rarely decides a training block. Patterns matter far more than a single square left unchecked.
Prevent the repeat
Ask what actually blocked the run: timing, tiredness, travel, motivation, or a plan that was too rigid. Solve that problem rather than promising to want it more next week.
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