Starr Performance Run Coaching

Moments before disaster struck! 😱

Never thought I’d seriously sprain my foot less than 24 hours into a two week holiday 🙃 looks like running and hiking are out, and sitting around drinking wine is in! There could be worse things I guess? 🫣

16 WEEKS TO YOUR BEST MARATHON

WEEK TWO: EASY MEANS EASY!

You’re probably reading this, thinking “well, duh!” But this one of the most common areas I see runners going wrong.

The point of running easy is to build endurance by strengthening your aerobic base. Running your easy runs too quickly will impact your recovery times, making you more susceptible to overtraining and injury.

‘Easy’ should be an effort, rather than a pace. With the rise of apps like Strava, it’s hard not to play the comparison game with other runners you know. Do your best to only worry about your own running, rather than what anyone else is doing! You’ll know that by taking your easy runs as gently as your body demands, you’re giving yourself the best shot at a successful race day.