Friday, November 8, 2013

Easy Run

I am just starting to add distance to my runs.  An easy run is running 1:30-2:00 slower than your desired pace time. The crazy thing about "easy runs" is they are difficult.  I have a hard time going slowly because it feels like I am running in the mud or something.

Workout:
10 minutes--AMT--warm-up
60 minutes--treadmill--6.75 miles--about 9 minute miles

Why Are Easy Runs Important?
I found this graphic on runneracademy.com that explains some of the benefits of easy runs. Click the link to read the article that gives an explanation for each bubble.

BenefitsOfEasyRunning
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2 comments:

  1. Smelly MooseNovember 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I've been loving reading your blog Mary! Can you explain what AMT is? Just curious. I love that your 'slow' mile is 9 minutes! That's so crazy! I've been running for about 2 months now and am staying pretty steady at 11 minute miles. Hoping to get better though!

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  2. MaryNovember 9, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    The AMT machine is a combination elliptical, stair stepper, and strider. You can change your stride length to mimic all of these machines. A picture of the AMT is on my Oct. 23 post. Thanks for reading.

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