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Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

How to Run with your Slower (or Much Faster) Friends

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

RunnersConnect: Coaching Community, Running Experts, Inspiring Runners, No Fluff Blog

Run, Sports, Runners, Health, Fitness, Marathons, Training, Running, Health & Fitness, Runningpodcast, Marathon

4.6931 Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Running in groups adds a social element to training but it can be tricky finding a pace that works for everyone involved.

Today’s show is all about getting the most out of training in groups and we’ll speak about:

  • How to use training groups to help push harder in workouts or make them feel easier
  • What types of runs are better suited to running in groups
  • How to keep yourself from going too quick when training with fast runners
  • How to adapt workouts to runners with different running goals and fitness levels
  • Examples of workouts to try with your friends or running club

Training in groups can provide the extra motivation you need to crush your next workout. All it takes is a little creativity if your friends are much faster or slower than you.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

I think the primary benefit of training with a group is just having somebody there to make

0:07.1

the quote unquote the misery of doing that workout and misery is an endearing term of a workout

0:12.9

a little less difficult.

0:14.4

And so that's how I think the groups are the best.

0:19.2

Runners can be pretty polarized when it comes to training in groups.

0:22.4

Some people love the solitude of a solo run, while others thrive in run clubs or teams.

0:27.8

Training groups are an effective way to get an extra push during workouts.

0:30.9

We're at fun to your training program.

0:33.0

That's why so many elites choose to train together.

0:36.2

Coach Jeff joins this episode to explain how you can use social runs to your advantage,

0:40.4

even when everyone in the group has different goals or fitness levels.

0:43.8

All it takes is a little intentionality and creativity to make your run work for everyone in the group.

0:49.3

So let's jump to my conversation with Jeff to explain how.

1:08.0

Thank you. my conversation with Jeff to explain how. Hello, runners and welcome to the Run to the Top podcast, where our goal is making you a better runner with each and every episode. I'm your showrunner, Corey Nagler,

1:11.9

and I'm not an elite runner,

1:14.4

but together we'll explore new strategies and topics to take your running to the next level.

1:16.6

This podcast is created and produced

1:18.5

by the expert team of coaches at runnersconnect.net,

1:21.6

where you can find the best running information on the internet,

1:23.7

as well as training plans to fit every runner and every budget.

1:29.5

I have a super love-hate relationship with today's topic, which is all about training in groups.

1:34.7

Jeff, where do you stand on this one?

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