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Building the base — easy miles with purpose
Matthew Brunken settles into summer aerobic volume in Nebraska — easy pace, honest recovery, and the habits that make race cycles work.
8.20 mi · 1:04:00 · Easy run
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Training log
Editorial entries about how Matthew Brunken trains — the durable pages search engines and readers can rely on. Live feeds from Runalyze and Strava sit alongside when connected.
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7.57 mi · 1:04:06 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 27.10.2026 Duration : 01:04:06 Distance : 7,57 mi Pace : 8:28/mi View full activity
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3.75 mi · 31:49 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 26.10.2026 Duration : 00:31:49 Distance : 3,75 mi Pace : 8:29/mi View full activity
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2.22 mi · 18:32 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 25.10.2026 Duration : 00:18:32 Distance : 2,22 mi Pace : 8:20/mi View full activity
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13.2 mi · 1:14:20 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 25.10.2026 Duration : 01:14:20 Distance : 13,22 mi Pace : 5:37/mi View full activity
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5.19 mi · 40:00 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 24.10.2026 Duration : 00:40:00 Distance : 5,19 mi Pace : 7:43/mi View full activity
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3.01 mi · 24:48 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 23.10.2026 Duration : 00:24:48 Distance : 3,01 mi Pace : 8:15/mi View full activity
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0.75 mi · 7:44 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 22.10.2026 Duration : 00:07:44 Distance : 0,75 mi Pace : 10:17/mi View full activity
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3.03 mi · 24:01 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 22.10.2026 Duration : 00:24:01 Distance : 3,03 mi Pace : 7:55/mi View full activity
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3.50 mi · 29:03 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 21.10.2026 Duration : 00:29:03 Distance : 3,50 mi Pace : 8:17/mi View full activity
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7.01 mi · 56:38 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 20.10.2026 Duration : 00:56:38 Distance : 7,01 mi Pace : 8:05/mi View full activity
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10.0 mi · 1:07:57 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 19.10.2026 Duration : 01:07:57 Distance : 10,00 mi Pace : 6:48/mi View full activity
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6.56 mi · 34:01 · Cycling
Sport : Cycling Date : 18.10.2026 Duration : 00:34:01 Distance : 6,56 mi Pace : 11,6 mph View full activity
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1.20 mi · 10:37 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 17.10.2026 Duration : 00:10:37 Distance : 1,20 mi Pace : 8:51/mi View full activity
14.0 mi · 1:30:40 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 17.10.2026 Duration : 01:30:40 Distance : 14,01 mi Pace : 6:28/mi View full activity
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6.26 mi · 43:26 · Easy run
Sport : Running Activity type : Easy run Date : 17.10.2026 Duration : 00:43:26 Distance : 6,26 mi Pace : 6:56/mi View full activity
Training write-ups
3 published entries
stridesstrength
Strides and strength — sharpening without overreaching
A controlled quality touch: strides after easy miles, plus strength work that supports durable running for Matthew Brunken.
6.00 mi · 45:00 · Easy + strides
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Long run patience — stacking durable minutes
Weekend long run notes from Matthew Brunken: fueling, pacing patience, and why long aerobic sessions still anchor the week.
14.0 mi · 1:53:00 · Long run
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