Wired article on the Enhanced Games: https://www.wired.com/story/enhanced-games-freestyle-record-las-vegas-steroids/

You've got a distance that sounds impossible — maybe it's a marathon, maybe it's a 100-miler. The process for preparing to go longer than you ever have is more similar across distances than you might think. TJ and Zoë break down the physiology, psychology, and practical strategies behind training for longer distances, from glycogen depletion and fat oxidation to the central governor theory and how to build your long run without getting hurt.

Plus: Meet Microcosm coach Kristin Layne, and a new batch of Hot or Not — the Enhanced Games, face glitter, stair steppers, and smart shoes.

Topics covered:

Why your body enters a different metabolic reality after 90–120 minutes
The glycogen ceiling, fat oxidation, and mitochondrial density
Why connective tissue adapts 6–12 months slower than your cardiovascular system
How to build your long run gradually (and why it shouldn't exceed ~30% of weekly volume)
Time-based training vs. mileage-based training
The central governor theory and training your brain to go further
Fueling for long efforts: 60–90g carbs/hour
Why back-to-back long runs are smarter than one mega-long run
RPE guidelines for long runs (stay at 5–6)
Strength training for durability at ultra distances

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The Science of Going Long: How to Train Beyond Your Comfort Zone