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Can’t Stay in Zone 2? Here’s How to Find the Easy Pace That Actually Matches Your Effort (opens the original)
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Zone 2 running is supposed to be easy. These relaxed, conversational efforts should make up the bulk of a solid training plan, building the aerobic base that supports every mile to come. So why can keeping your effort level there feel so frustratingly hard? For plenty of runners, heart rate climbs out of zone 2 even when their pace feels totally manageable. Sometimes the problem is the numbers: The formula or method you’re using to set your zones may not reflect your body. Other times, it’s less
Yes, Your Long Run Can Be Too Slow. Coaches Say Your Form Will Tell You First (opens the original)
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Long runs are an essential part of any race-training plan, whether you’re prepping for your first 5K or your tenth marathon. The distance you rack up during these sessions may become daunting, but good news: The pace doesn’t need to be. In fact, the perfect speed to maintain during your longer outings is one that feels super-relaxed. “It’s extremely important not to shock your body by going on a longer-than-average run at a pace normally used for shorter runs or races—so we do these runs at a pa
Why Am I Getting Slower? Coaches Explain What’s Holding You Back From Faster Paces and What to Do to See Progress (opens the original)
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Easy runs, by definition, should be laid-back. You shouldn’t be huffing and puffing or stressing about your speed. It can be frustrating, though, if you keep finding your pace getting slower or if your regular pace isn’t feeling so easy anymore. One or two off days where you’re moving noticeably more slowly than usual can be annoying but nothing to worry about, says Zach Tacy, running coach and certified personal trainer at Life Time Walnut Creek. So many factors can lead to a slower outing here
These Plantar Fasciitis Exercises Can Relieve Heel Pain and Get You Running Again (opens the original)
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If you start to feel an ache in your foot as you increase your mileage or more acutely, when you take your first steps in the morning, it might be time to check in with your plantar fascia. “The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue on the bottom of your foot that runs from your heels to the base of your toes,” Adefemi Betiku, DPT, CSCS, a physical therapist in New York tells Runner’s World. “It supports your foot during weight-bearing activities and helps propel you forward while you’re
The Strength Training Plan That Can Help You Crush Your Next 5K (opens the original)
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Adding strength training to your calendar when you’re gearing up for a half or full marathon makes sense to protect your joints over all those miles and to help build your stamina to last for the main event. But a 5K seems so much easier on your body in comparison, so is hitting the weight room really necessary? Yes, says Matt Jones, personal trainer, run coach, and founder of Run Strong Academy. “Whether you’re training for a 5K or an endurance event, the fundamentals of strength work are very
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