Coach Bennett's Podcast 5 Ways To Make Your Easy Runs Easier
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Mar 12, 2026 Practical tips for making recovery runs truly restorative. Advice on checking how you feel and adjusting plans before you head out. Emphasis on effort over pace to avoid unnecessary stress. Creative ways to keep easy runs interesting with varied routes, companions, or music. Simple finish rituals like walking and lying down to boost recovery.
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Easy Runs Are The Foundation Of All Training
- Easy runs are the most important part of training because they make up the majority of minutes, meters, and miles you will run long-term.
- Neglecting easy runs undermines speed and long runs since recovery runs enable quality in harder sessions.
Always Check In With How Youre Doing Before A Run
- Ask yourself "How are you doing?" before every run and answer honestly to decide whether to adjust the plan.
- Use that check to modify intensity or skip planned work if you're stressed, tired, or underrecovered.
Define The Purpose Of Every Easy Run
- Review the purpose of an easy run before and during it so you focus on recovery rather than pushing.
- Think in terms of what an easy run is not (not grinding, not physically stressful) and check in mid-run.