04/29/2026
POV: you go slower to get faster 🔥🤌🏼
Today was a 3km “easy run” + 6 “STRIDES” to finish 🏃🏻♀️
Here’s why this combo is fire for building speed and avoiding burnout:
🔵 WHY EASY PACE FIRST?
Easy running (we’re talking full-conversation pace) builds your aerobic base without stressing your body. It teaches your cardiovascular system to work more efficiently, improves fat metabolism, and primes your legs for the work that comes after.
Think of it as warming the engine before you test the horsepower.
⚡ WHAT ARE STRIDES? ⚡️
Strides are NOT sprints. They’re 20-second controlled accelerations. You build to about 85–90% effort, hold it briefly, then decelerate smoothly. Walk back to start. Repeat × 6.
No gasping. No destroying yourself. Just fast, efficient, controlled movement.
🤔 WHY PAIR THEM TOGETHER? 🧠
The easy run gets blood flowing and muscles warm. The strides then teach your neuromuscular system what “fast” feels like without the recovery cost of a full speed session.
It’s like a dress rehearsal for your legs. All the benefit, none of the burnout.
✅ WHY YOU SHOULD ADD THESE TO YOUR PROGRAM:
→ Improves running economy (you run faster using less energy)
→ Reinforces good form under light fatigue
→ Builds speed without adding injury risk
→ Takes less than 10 extra minutes
Strides are one of the most underused tools in recreational running. If you’re training for any race distance, they belong in your program. Full stop.
Don’t forget to do your warm up, mobility, and plan ahead for that post workout fuel! Happy Training!
