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Trying to run EASY on an EASY PACE

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  My YouTube suggestions have been filled with running tips and tricks for the past few days. I'm always keen on learning things because even the fastest runners need a coach. While watching these videos, one thing was a little too common. All the videos advised beginner runners to run at an easy pace. Running at an easy pace has been gaining attention as it can reduce lactic acid build-up in muscles and faster recovery. At the same time, running easy all the time won't help someone to run faster. The suggested routine was to run easy all the time and run at a fast pace once or twice a week.  You see, when it comes to monitoring your running, there are several parameters you will have to monitor. Your heart rate, pace, cadence, and your own capability to keep going on . For some elite runners, easy paces are 5.00/km. Where else, a beginner runner's fast pace is just 5.30/km. This separates the best from the good ones.  So, how do you run easy? In my opinion, there are 2 way