02/23/2026
Lets talk about those easy runs.
I think we can agree that these are the runs we enjoy the most and even though the effort is low they serve their purpose. Its all about the aerobic base. you should be able to talk easily during these runs and they should make the most of your weekly miles. its more about how it feels than it is about speed.
Easy runs are a great way to strengthen your heart and lungs to improve how efficiently your body uses oxygen. They also train your body to run longer by exercising our slow-twitch muscle fibers and increasing capillary density.
Believe it or not going on a slow ran can actively help you recovery from a previous hard run or just stiff legs in general. That is indeed why they call it active recovery! easy runs are the perfect way to get time on feet without putting too much tension on the tendons and ligaments.
good rule of thumb, if you have to check your watch for your heart rate.. you're probably running too fast! slow it down.