Are Your "Easy" Runs Sabatoging Your Results?

About this episode

The episode discusses how running slower can actually improve overall running performance.

It is normal to think, “I need to run faster to run faster.” But that drive to run faster may actually be what’s stopping you from getting what you want. And not to mention, when you actually try to slow down your runs, it feels awkward and unnatural. Why is that? And how do you physically run slower when it feels so weird? Today we’ll dive deep into the power of running slowly to run faster. You’ll learn: the scientific reasons slow running works so well the amount of slow running you need to improve, and how you make slow running feel less awkward This concept is undoubtedly the most critical thing you can do to become a better endurance runner. So if you are a new runner or you have been running for years with disappointing results, this is absolutely what you need to hear right now. Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library. Don’t forget to stay tuned all…

People in this episode

Host: Claire Bartholic

Topics covered

• easy runs
• slow running
• endurance running
• training
• mindset

Keywords

• easy runs
• slow running
• endurance
• training
• running technique

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Books & works: The Planted Runner

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