RTTC #124 Why You Break Down at 8 Miles (And How to Stop It)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Running to the Castle you’ll learn why you always get pain around mile 8 when you’re running. Ever felt amazing at the start of your long run — only to hit mile 8 and suddenly crash? Heavy legs, aching joints, and the urge to stop and stretch mid-run aren’t signs of weakness. They’re signs that your body isn’t adapting fast enough to the stress you’re stacking. Today, we’re talking about what’s really happening when you break down at 8 miles — a...