The Importance of Easy Running
Former fitness instructor Laura Norris explains the misconception that harder equals better when it comes to running. She emphasizes the need for progressive overload and the importance of easy running to allow the body to recover and adapt. Burnout and hitting a wall during long runs are signs of going too hard.In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s1/e24 Specificity of Training with Coach Laura Norris (@lauranorrisrunning)
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What do experts say about slow runs for building endurance?
I have a question about the episode 313. Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott and the clip Understanding Runner's Training. There is a fine line between training optimally and overtraining, and the goalposts are always moving as our bodies change and find themselves in different states day-to-day. Why is it important to understand overtraining, and what are the consequences of stepping over that line?