10 Reasons To Run... Slower?

If you want to get faster, you have to run fast, right? Well not exactly. We're here to tell you why you should include slow runs in your training plan.

0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Increased Volume with Reduced Injury Risk
2:21 - Embrace the freedom!
2:44 - Variety
2:57 - Fat as Fuel
3:20 - Recovery
3:48 - Motivation
4:08 - Save Physical and Mental Energy
4:31 - Deliver Oxygen
4:56 - Better Endurance
5:08 - Copy the Pros

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What is your favourite running speed? Are you always pressing on? Or do you like to take it slow and steady? Let us know which one you are down below 👇

[KeepFocus]

I am 61. I run slow and steady so I can keep running. Average pace 13. My average weekly miles is 40. I love running, never bored. If I am, I'll take a couple of days off and rest my body/mind. I won't stop running now, and I don't care what others says mostly non-runners. I think they are just jealous. At this point in my life, I just want to take my time. I was fast in my college days, but had to live life and take care of my family. Thank you for this video. I subscribed. 👍💪

[MrStroblight]

At the end of August 2021 I weighed 245 pounds and struggled to walk 1.8 miles on my brand new at that time treadmill. Yesterday I ran 10 miles at a slow pace and weigh 195 pounds. Running about 15-20 miles plus walking 45-50 miles a week. I've put over 900 miles on the treadmill now and I want to run a 5k and 10k this summer in the US. Summer 2023 I want to run a half marathon. I watch your videos for ideas to keep it interesting. Thanks

[InfinitePotentialWithinYou]

Thank you! I initially found it challenging to complete a continuous 1-kilometer run. However, I adjusted my approach with a slower pace and successfully achieved my goal of running continuously for 1.5 kilometers. Now, my next target is to reach 2 kilometers!

[thru_and_thru]

Im guilty of pushing too hard on easy runs coz I think I just enjoy running fast and am weirdly addicted to the accelerated heart rate. I always have to remind myself to slow down and train smart not hard. Easy runs can be really meditative and if you have a running partner it’s great coz you can actually chat to other properly without gasping for breath haha.

[ered_lithui]

Thanks for the reminder, I‘m one of those always going that little bit too fast. I can totally relate to that Strava- problem you mentioned.. will try to be slower tomorrow, for a change…

[today-nl]

I have disconnected from Strava and been enjoying easy jog for a month. Thank God I am happy and healthy.

[RAJKUMAR-uiwo]

THIS VIDEO PROVIDED A GOOD INFORMATION ON THE POINT OF RUNNING SLOWLY.THIS HAS ADDDED A NEW ADDITION TO MY KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF RUNNING.PREVIOUSLY THIS HUMBLE PERSON WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT RUNNING AS FAST AS POSSIBLE IS MOST IMPORTANT AND DONE THING. BUT FROM NOW ONWARDS, MY CONCEPTION ABOUT SLOW, MEDIUM AND FAST RUNNING SHALL UNDERGO FULL CHANGE FOR THE BETTER AND ALL THE WAY. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THE CRUCIAL PIECE OF CLASSIC INFORMATION.

[jh]

Great video thanks. I recently got injured from running a half marathon in training at a quicker pace. Will definitely be doing this more once I have recovered.

[jcolumbiap]

I have always enjoyed practicing relaxation on my long runs. The more I don’t push the effort the longer I can run well!

[normantong]

Slow running or easy run is the best way to cover more miles, stamina and save energy without knee worn out and injuries

[rebstriesit]

I like the fact you mentioned it's okay to stop and walk to keep heart rate down! "Slow" looks different for everyone.... :)

[kamolhengkiatisak]

I have no choice but to embrace slow run even walking later in my life since my retirement at 60. My body could not cope with the regular run anymore after so many years of pounding the path. Nowadays I do most of my exercise by biking with my senior friends on Sunday about 100-150 km. On other days, I do slow run/walking for about one hour. At 70, I have no choice but to run at the heart rate of 120, beyond that I could do as my heart/lung is still pretty strong but my knees cannot bear the heavy load anymore.

[nataliazen]

I needed to see this. Building back from injuries and it's going so slow. Now I don't feel bad about my easy slow runs anymore

[peteryang]

I'm glad I had tunw in to your video. It had given me the incentive n final push to start my long procrastinated daily jogs. No more excuses now. Thanks so much. Cheers!

[shakiedirisinghe]

Thanks so much, GTN.It is really helpful.

[mkr_]

Long easy runs are my favorite part in my training.. I love the runners high and feeling of running straight for 1.5 hours...

[Dogee]

I am 41 now and I have been a runner since I was a teen, its amazing, theose who runs knows

[vvvvvvvvv]

Just set a PR for 5k today! Done 23:21 which is my absolute best and more fun than these slow runs we have to do on the journey to an Ironman :-)

[adamleckius]

Seconding the point about the threshold being lower in going out for the slow run - but kind of in reverse, meaning right after one, you don't feel worn out but already look forward to the next run! As opposite to the hard run when you just want to crash in bed and not think about running xD so in that way it's good for the continuous motivation to keep up the consistency! Those are my two cents:)