About this episode
Victoria discusses the importance of proper pacing during easy runs and how it affects overall training and performance.
www.run4prs.com Easy runs are the most misunderstood part of training — and the #1 reason runners get stuck, burned out, or constantly fatigued. In today’s episode, Victoria breaks down exactly how slow your easy runs should be, why they matter, and how to make sure you’re actually training in the right zone. Whether you’ve been guilty of “gray zone” running or you’re scared to slow down, this episode will completely change how you approach easy days. Easy running isn’t about proving your fitness — it’s about building it. We dive into how easy miles strengthen your aerobic base, protect you from injury, improve recovery, and set the foundation for every PR. Most runners run too fast on easy days, landing in the “gray zone.” It feels fine at first… until you’re tired all the time, your workouts fall apart, and progress stalls. We explain exactly why this happens. We break down three ways to know your true easy pace: Heart rate (65–75% max HR / Zone 2) Pace relative to marathon or 5K pace The talk test (real conversations, not gasping) Spoiler: It’s slower than most people think. When you finally run easy runs easy , your body responds: fresher legs, stronger workouts, more…
People in this episode
Host: Victoria
Topics covered
- easy runs
- training zones
- aerobic base
- injury prevention
- recovery
- running pace
Keywords
- easy runs
- gray zone running
- heart rate training
- marathon pace
- 5K pace
- talk test
- aerobic base
- recovery
- fitness
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