10 Reasons To Run… Slower?

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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