What exactly is running at easy pace and how often should it be done? Specifically for those who run sub-16 5k?
What exactly is running at easy pace and how often should it be done? Specifically for those who run sub-16 5k?
Hope this isn't a troll attempt.
run so you can hold a conversation and the run feels, easy. It's a simple run/jog. Most peoples weekly routines have 2 workouts and all of the rest are easy runs
6:45-7:00 min. pace would probably be easy for you
Easy isn't defined by pace.
Not a troll. Been doing a lot of reading about easy run paces. I usually run around 630 pace for my regular distance runs which feels fine, but just recently I was reading about people who run sub-15 and usually run at 730 pace for their regular runs. Wanted to know what pace people usually hit for their runs.
rekrunner wrote:
Easy isn't defined by pace.
^ You must not be a runner.
tha10thchamber wrote:
rekrunner wrote:Easy isn't defined by pace.
^ You must not be a runner.
whuh?
that's literally the best advice that can be given. "easy" is a feeling, not a pace. one day my easy pace might be 6:15/mi and another it might be 8:30/mi.
rekrunner wrote:
Easy isn't defined by pace.
^ You must not be a runner.[/quote]
No, he obviously is a runner who isn't retarded. Easy running is simply running at whatever pace feels easy that day. It's not rocket science people.
Runner_guy_the_real_1 wrote:
rekrunner wrote:Easy isn't defined by pace.
^ You must not be a runner.
No, he obviously is a runner who isn't retarded. Easy running is simply running at whatever pace feels easy that day. It's not rocket science people.[/quote]
People like you are funny because you assume that since you understand it, your poor explanation is all it takes for others to learn it.
I'm a sub 16:00 runner. 12:00/mile always feels easy for me. Therefore, according to your "non-retarded" explanation, that's a proper easy pace.
Care to try again?
your def kinda sucks wrote:
People like you are funny because you assume that since you understand it, your poor explanation is all it takes for others to learn it.
I'm a sub 16:00 runner. 12:00/mile always feels easy for me. Therefore, according to your "non-retarded" explanation, that's a proper easy pace.
Care to try again?
Drop the walker, grandma.
To me Easy is by feel. Do not look at GPS watch while running or run regular measured routes. Do not plod along, so more than a "jog." Must be able to keep normal form. Check out Lydiards' interpretation of 1/4 and 1/2 effort runs. Like others have said "Easy" pace will vary day to day, especially after workouts. I am an over 40 - 16:45 guy and my 1/4 effort easy pace tends to be from 7:20 to 7:40 most of the time. Sometimes around 8:00 if coming off hard workout. 1/2 effort easy runs normally 6:30 to 7:00 pace. Worst thing is to run easy days too fast, which I have done, as this will screw up subsequent workouts and races. Running too slow is not good if your form changes, recipe for injury. Most miles for most runners should be easy.
your def kinda sucks wrote:
Runner_guy_the_real_1 wrote:^ You must not be a runner.
No, he obviously is a runner who isn't retarded. Easy running is simply running at whatever pace feels easy that day. It's not rocket science people.
People like you are funny because you assume that since you understand it, your poor explanation is all it takes for others to learn it.
I'm a sub 16:00 runner. 12:00/mile always feels easy for me. Therefore, according to your "non-retarded" explanation, that's a proper easy pace.
Care to try again?[/quote] If you want to run at 12min pace by all means go ahead. See how long you are in sub-16 shape after doing all your easy runs at 12min.
your def kinda sucks wrote:
Runner_guy_the_real_1 wrote:^ You must not be a runner.
No, he obviously is a runner who isn't retarded. Easy running is simply running at whatever pace feels easy that day. It's not rocket science people.
People like you are funny because you assume that since you understand it, your poor explanation is all it takes for others to learn it.
I'm a sub 16:00 runner. 12:00/mile always feels easy for me. Therefore, according to your "non-retarded" explanation, that's a proper easy pace.
Care to try again?[/quote]
Have you tried running at 12:00 pace before??? As a Jr. High Coach that tries "run" a bit with each of my kids, trying to "run" 12:00 pace is harder than 8:00 pace for me.
Feel It wrote:
To me Easy is by feel. Do not look at GPS watch while running or run regular measured routes. Do not plod along, so more than a "jog." Must be able to keep normal form. Check out Lydiards' interpretation of 1/4 and 1/2 effort runs. Like others have said "Easy" pace will vary day to day, especially after workouts. I am an over 40 - 16:45 guy and my 1/4 effort easy pace tends to be from 7:20 to 7:40 most of the time. Sometimes around 8:00 if coming off hard workout. 1/2 effort easy runs normally 6:30 to 7:00 pace. Worst thing is to run easy days too fast, which I have done, as this will screw up subsequent workouts and races. Running too slow is not good if your form changes, recipe for injury. Most miles for most runners should be easy.
Interesting. I have heard of that before -- running by feel. Makes me feel better knowing easy pace is relative. There are days where I can run 630-640 pace and feel easy, and others where I am making more of an effort to run sub-7 min pace. I have friends who run mid to low-15s and they keep their easy paces around 750 which I always thought was crazy slow for someone in that shape, but I guess it's just how they felt that day. Anyway this is probably the best advice I've seen towards this. Thanks!
I don't understand why people freak out about easy run paces. Just run what feels easy to you. I'm a 15:50 5k runner and I run what ever is feels easy for me that day. Some days it may be 7:10 pace some days 8:40-9:00.
tha10thchamber wrote:
Interesting. I have heard of that before -- running by feel. Makes me feel better knowing easy pace is relative.
That's the way ALL runners train, aside from a few overzealous geeks.
No one is freaking out. I have just always been accustomed to keep my easy and recovery days between 6:55-7:05 pace. It's only now when I have been seeing how much slower people run their easy runs and how much faster they are come race time.
I see you got some good answers (at least some I agree with). It's hard to answer an open question on "easy", without knowing the rest of the weeks workouts.I was a runner, but these days, other things in life are getting in the way.What I meant by "easy is not defined by pace" was that, for faster workouts, like interval training and tempos, pace is an important thing to consider. You want a pace that is appropriate when proportionally compared to your race pace.But for "easy" running, hitting a specific pace range is a secondary consideration. Easy is a feeling, not a pace. Focusing on pace usually results in easy runs being too fast, according to a "faster is always better" mentality. The focus should be on effort (or effortless), while maintaining a good running form (which would rule out 12:00 miles), and on getting more mileage on your feet. More mileage also works on non-muscular things like bone strength, joint adaptation, neuromuscular coordination, etc.If easy runs are too fast, tomorrow's workout will be negatively impacted, your mileage is likely lower, and you might increase risk of injury.
tha10thchamber wrote:
No one is freaking out. I have just always been accustomed to keep my easy and recovery days between 6:55-7:05 pace. It's only now when I have been seeing how much slower people run their easy runs and how much faster they are come race time.
take 'pace' out of the equation.
being able to talk to someone else is a good 'measure' - but you shouldn't be measuring
if you are timing your easy runs you are missing the point and wayyyyyyyy too far into OCD territory
get someone at your ability and test out the talking deal, its really not too hard
and yes it is relative between runners and within your training regimen
Furthermore, the more you can double or triple the more you can have easy runnin opportunities.