running easy helped me learn how to recover between workouts so that not every workout not every time I got a run

didn't have to be at a marathon pace or you know leave me gasping for air at the

end of it you know being able to recover between workouts. You know, I want to make this a lifelong,

you know, as a master's runner, I want to make this a lifelong venture well beyond my 52 years.

So, you know, I need to be able to recover. I need to be able to have good

form. So I use running slow, easy days as a good way to work on my form as well to make sure that I've got good habits

while I'm running.

Hi there, my running friend, this is Coach Claire Bartholic, the plantedanted Runner, and this is the Run to the Top

Podcast, one of the first and only running podcast dedicated to making you a better runner

with each and every episode. We are created and produced by the expert team of

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Welcome to this bonus episode of the Run to the Top, where I'm going to share the number one secret

to becoming a faster runner, and that's by slowing most of your runs down.

I know it sounds counterintuitive that slow running will make you

faster but today I'm going to explain the science behind the theory and hear from a

real runner who has mastered this technique.

Before we dive into the episode, if you're gearing up for a fall or summer race,

then you're not going to want to miss our special master class, being hosted by Coach Jeff Saturday June 5th at 7.30 p.m.

Eastern. The event is completely free and Coach Jeff is going to walk you through

the four most common training plan mistakes and

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