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Published Feb 26, 2021

s1/e01: Running Explained Q&A (February 26, 2021)

Elisabeth Scott dives into essential running insights, covering everything from choosing the right shoe to mastering race day preparation and managing heart rate, while also addressing the crucial balance needed to avoid addiction in training. This episode offers practical tips for runners looking to improve their performance and maintain a healthy relationship with the sport.
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  • High Heart Rate

    addresses the common concern of having a high heart rate during runs despite a low resting heart rate. She explains that while a low resting heart rate is typical for runners, a high heart rate during easy runs indicates running too fast. Elisabeth emphasizes the importance of guiding easy days by heart rate rather than pace, suggesting that an easy heart rate zone should be 75% or below of one's maximum heart rate 1.

    There is nobody on Earth whose easy zone includes a heart rate of 175 beats per minute. That's threshold for most people, that's lactate threshold.

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    This approach helps ensure that runners are truly in their easy zone, preventing overexertion and promoting better recovery 1.

       

    Easy Running Zone

    Understanding the easy running zone is crucial for effective training. Elisabeth explains that running too hard on easy days can lead to overtaxing the body and missing out on aerobic benefits. She advises slowing down to maintain a heart rate below 150 beats per minute to truly benefit from easy runs 2.

    Spending a lot of time in your actual true easy zone, it's going to help you actually get there.

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    By consistently running in the easy zone, runners can improve their pace and endurance without feeling exhausted after each run 3.

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