Miles Over Matter
Hey there, fellow running enthusiasts! Welcome to Miles Over Matter, the podcast dedicated to helping you elevate your running game—no matter your experience level. Join me and a lineup of amazing guests as we dive into everything from effective training strategies and race tips to nutrition and mental health insights. Whether you're a beginner looking for guidance getting started or an intermediate runner seeking to break through barriers, we’ve got you covered with seasonal topics and listener-inspired questions. Let’s share our stories, tackle challenges, and embrace the journey of running together. Tune in and take your running to new heights!
Miles Over Matter
Training Smarter, not Harder | The Case for Slowing Down
Running slow isn't just about pace; it's a strategic approach to building a solid running foundation. By dedicating a majority of your runs to slower, easier efforts, you create space for recovery and enhance your body's ability to adapt to higher intensity workouts. This principle, sometimes known as the 80/20 rule or the "run slow to run fast" strategy, ensures that when you do push yourself, whether in speed work or races, you're doing so from a position of strength and readiness.
Join me as we delve into how incorporating slow runs into your routine can not only make running more enjoyable but also elevate your overall performance and longevity as a runner. We'll define what running slow means—it's about maintaining an easy effort that allows conversation—and discuss its benefits in managing training load, preventing injuries, and improving endurance.
I reference the book "Science of Running" by Dr. Chris Napier in this episode.