💡Running most of your runs at an easy pace allows you to build endurance and recover better.
🏃♂️Improving your running form can help make running more efficient and use less energy.
🎧Using mental tricks like listening to music or podcasts can trick your brain and make running more fun.
⚡Getting fitter through proper training, including speed work, can make your runs feel easier.
🍎Fueling and hydrating properly before, during, and after your runs can prevent fatigue and improve performance.
What pace should I run at for most of my runs?
—It is recommended to run most of your runs at an easy pace, which is about 60-70% of your maximum heart rate or at a comfortable conversational pace.
How can I improve my running form?
—You can work on your form by maintaining proper posture, leaning forward from the ankles, and having a balanced and efficient stride. It can also be helpful to get feedback from a coach or use video analysis.
What are some mental tricks I can use to make running easier?
—You can listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, run with a friend or a running club, explore new routes, and break your run into smaller sections with short bursts of speed.
How can I fuel and hydrate properly for my runs?
—Make sure to eat a balanced meal or snack 1-2 hours before your run, and consider taking energy gels or sports drinks for runs longer than 90 minutes. Drink to thirst and consider adding electrolytes on hot days.
Why is recovery important for making runs easier?
—Recovery allows your body to adapt and become stronger after runs. Focus on getting enough sleep, doing proper warm-ups and cool-downs, using a foam roller or getting a massage, and incorporating strength and conditioning exercises.
00:01Learn how to make your runs feel easier and more enjoyable with these 7 tips.
01:08Running most of your runs at an easy pace helps build endurance and allows for better recovery.
02:15Improving your running form can make running more efficient and use less energy.
04:55Using mental tricks like listening to music or podcasts can make running more fun and help trick your brain.
05:59Getting fitter through proper training, including speed work, can make your runs feel easier.
06:49Fueling and hydrating properly before, during, and after your runs can prevent fatigue and improve performance.
07:45Recovery is important for allowing your body to adapt and become stronger after runs.
