How to Improve Your Easy Run Pace, According to Experts

Good news: We’re giving you permission to take it easy. Whether you’re gearing up for a race or running regularly to stay in shape, you should be doing the vast majority of your weekly mileage at a totally comfortable effort. “An easy run should be at a casual pace that feels easily sustainable and not taxing—when you’re done, it should feel like you could keep going and going,” says Meg Takacs, NASM-CPT, a run coach and founder of the Movement & Miles app. Although the whole focus of this type of run is to go easy and not stress about your pace, when you’re able to run faster (while still feeling relaxed), you’ll tick off more miles in less time—and be able to get on with the rest of your day sooner. Keep reading for more about how to dial into the right effort for easy runs and what workouts to add to your routine to make those outings a little speedier. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( [How to Improve Your Easy Run Pace, According to Experts]( [How to Improve Your Easy Run Pace, According to Experts]( [How to Improve Your Easy Run Pace, According to Experts]( Good news: We’re giving you permission to take it easy. Whether you’re gearing up for a race or running regularly to stay in shape, you should be doing the vast majority of your weekly mileage at a totally comfortable effort. “An easy run should be at a casual pace that feels easily sustainable and not taxing—when you’re done, it should feel like you could keep going and going,” says Meg Takacs, NASM-CPT, a run coach and founder of the Movement & Miles app. Although the whole focus of this type of run is to go easy and not stress about your pace, when you’re able to run faster (while still feeling relaxed), you’ll tick off more miles in less time—and be able to get on with the rest of your day sooner. Keep reading for more about how to dial into the right effort for easy runs and what workouts to add to your routine to make those outings a little speedier. Good news: We’re giving you permission to take it easy. Whether you’re gearing up for a race or running regularly to stay in shape, you should be doing the vast majority of your weekly mileage at a totally comfortable effort. “An easy run should be at a casual pace that feels easily sustainable and not taxing—when you’re done, it should feel like you could keep going and going,” says Meg Takacs, NASM-CPT, a run coach and founder of the Movement & Miles app. Although the whole focus of this type of run is to go easy and not stress about your pace, when you’re able to run faster (while still feeling relaxed), you’ll tick off more miles in less time—and be able to get on with the rest of your day sooner. Keep reading for more about how to dial into the right effort for easy runs and what workouts to add to your routine to make those outings a little speedier. [Read More]( [Read More](   [16-Year-Old Quincy Wilson Blazes a Youth World Record in Olympics Tune-Up]( [16-Year-Old Quincy Wilson Blazes a Youth World Record in Olympics Tune-Up]( The high schooler will head to Paris as the sixth-fastest 400-meter runner in the world this year. [Read More](     [Our Editors Chose the Best Running Shoes of 2024]( [Our Editors Chose the Best Running Shoes of 2024]( These are the top models our editors and wear-tester crew are loving right now for the road, trail, and race day. [Read More](   [Parker Valby: “I’m the Underdog Now”]( [Parker Valby: “I’m the Underdog Now”]( The women’s Olympic 10,000 meters is on August 9. Here’s how the former University of Florida star is getting ready for the Games. [Read More](     [How to Use Push-Pull Workouts to Get the Most Out of Your Next Gym Session]( [How to Use Push-Pull Workouts to Get the Most Out of Your Next Gym Session]( This strength-training style will help you target multiple muscle groups at once, so you can get back to the road stronger than before. [Read More](   [Hold Water For The Best Hydration Bladders]( [Hold Water For The Best Hydration Bladders]( Bring plenty of H2O on every run. [Read More](   [90-Day Transformation Challenge: Abs](   [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [Need Assistance? Contact Us.](mailto:rwmembership@runnersworld.com) Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Runner's World is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779