Morgan Prakash

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[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

If you run, no matter your distance or pace, you are a runner. 🙌🏽 please remember that.

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Rory Linkletter’s 21 mile run (14mi easy + 5mi surge at 5:17 avg, 2 mi cooldown) is a masterclass in long-run execution.

3 takeaways for your training:
- Save your fuel: Keep the first 60% truly easy so you have energy left to finish strong.
- Fast legs on tired feet: Toss some miles at goal race pace near the end of a long run to prep for late-race fatigue.
- Control the effort: Keep your heart rate low—long runs build engine size, not redline stress.

Do you add surges to your long runs?

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

CJ Albertson just logged 22 miles at a 5:01 avg pace in Fresno—which is already terrifying—but he also said he
“saw Magy Marcelo and dropped a 4:33.” 🤯

Most runners see someone they know on a run and do a little head nod or maybe a little 👋🏽 . CJ sees a fellow runner and decides to do a 4:33 last mile after running 21 miles. 😂

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

@MavicDronePilot @PUMARunning You got this bro!!! 👏🏽

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Me in normal everyday life:
Hates using a public restroom because I don’t want to share a bathroom with strangers. 🙅‍♂️

Also me at races:
Hitting a porta potty that’s already been used by half the field

😂

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Sydney marathon was absolutely wild.

On the men’s side, Addisu Gobena dropped a 2:04:42 to break the course record, pulling away from Chimdessa Debele (2:04:46) in the last 800m. Tebello Ramakongoana snatched 3rd in 2:04:57 on a photo finish. Five guys went sub-2:05.

For the women, Peres Jepchirchir finished in 2:18:31. Irine Cheptai took 2nd (2:22:11) and Shure Demise Ware got 3rd (2:22:33).

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Addisu Gobena took 2nd at Sydney last year, came back this year, and dropped a 2:04:42 to win the whole thing.

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Me setting an alarm for work:
Only 7 hours of sleep? My body is completely shut down.

Also me setting an alarm for a Saturday morning long run:
- 4:15 AM alarm goes off ⏰
- Slept 4 hours because I was overthinking my pre run bagel 🥯
- Dressed, hydrated, and in the dark at 5:00 AM

😂

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Rory Linkletter’s upcoming schedule:

Sept 4: Brussels Diamond League

Sept 20: World Road Running Champs

Dec 6: Valencia Marathon

And how does he prepare?

By dropping a ladder workout in Flagstaff:

3 miles @ 14:41
2 miles @ 9:28
2x1 mile @ 4:31, 4:30

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Joe Klecker’s week is a masterclass for all of us:
Hard effort: 4x5K at altitude

Next 48 hours: 32 miles of easy recovery.

The takeaway for your own training? Stop trying to race your easy runs.

BUT, more importantly, don't attempt to run 32 miles in 48 hours 😂

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Me stepping outside for a 10 min errand:

50°F? Absolutely not. Winter has arrived, cancelling all plans. 🥶

Me dressing for a Sunday long run:

38°F in shorts and a singlet? Perfect. Might actually overheat. 🔥

😂

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Reed Fischer’s definition of "fatigued legs": 13 miles in Colorado, 5x2K intervals, and dropping a 5:01 split 🙌🏽

My definition of fatigued legs: standing up off the couch after an easy run and hearing three distinct popping sounds. 😂

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Me at the local coffee shop:

$7.50 for a latte? No thanks, I will be making coffee at home.

Also me...

$285 super shoes that disintegrate after 200 miles 👟
$50 box of gels 🍬

😂

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Massive news for Berlin marathon: Defending champion Sabastian Sawe has officially withdrawn due to injury.

Hoping he gets healthy ASAP so he can line up in Valencia and battle it out with Yomif Kejelcha again. The world needs that rematch on Spanish asphalt. 🍿

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

CJ Albertson keeping the engine humming for his Chicago Marathon build 📈

Week of Aug 17 – Aug 23:

Distance: 117.37 mi
Time: 12h 19m
Elevation: 3,530 ft

Chicago isn’t ready for this engine 🍿

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Australian ex-WorldTour cyclist turned pro runner Jimmy Whelan just clocked a massive 1:01:19 PB (61:19) for 8th place at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon 🇦🇺🔥

To put the depth of this race into perspective:
• Isaia Lasoi & Daniel Mateiko both broke the course record (58:26 & 58:30)
• Jimmy averaged 2:54/km pace to cross in 61:19
• Beat NCAA legend Edward Cheserek (61:27) and Galen Rupp (61:30)

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Joe Klecker just dropped 4x5k off 3 mins recovery in Boulder, casually sandwiching marathon-pace blocks (15:25, 15:28) between half-marathon speed (14:28, 14:27).

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

@MelindaHoward4 Hahaha very true!

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Conner Mantz's latest 13-mile workout in Provo featured 8 miles at 5:06 pace, immediately followed by 3x1600m in 4:17, 4:17, and 4:11 😳

He closed the last 800m in 2:01.

"Surprised how relaxed the fatigue and 1600s felt" is the kind of quote that strikes fear into the competition 🏃‍♂️🔥

The American record holder is looking sharp ⚡️

[Morgan Prakash @runmorganruns]

Me on a World Major lottery day:

5:00 AM: Check email for result

5:01 AM: Check spam folder for result

5:02 AM: Check bank account for pending charges

5:03 AM - 11:59 PM: Repeat loop endlessly 😂

Who needs speedwork when refreshing your inbox every minute keeps you locked in Zone 4 all morning? 🏃‍♂️⚡️